They say the heroine, Su Yuejian, is a complete lunatic.
That's how everyone in town describes her.
Someone covets her looks and makes a pass at her. Su Yuejian waits until the man is sneaking around with someone, then sets a dog on him. Both of them get chased through the streets by the dog before they can even get dressed.
Is it true Su Yuejian is leaving town?
Everyone in town sets off fireworks to celebrate and throws a huge banquet. They all weep uncontrollably. At last, the she-devil is gone...
But the next day, a corrupt official's secret stash is discovered by his first wife, who beats him so badly he can't get out of bed.
The husband of Su Yuejian's friend is a violent mama's boy. He mysteriously dies the next day. Her friend handles everything on the surface, but is grinning from ear to ear. "Thank heavens, this miserable life is finally over. That bastard is finally dead!"
After Su Yuejian goes to the capital, the young maid Hong Peizhu refuses to respect her. No problem. Her disciple Chuchu still needs practice, so if you won't listen to me, you can be my disciple's human target and let her practice her hidden weapons. What's wrong with that?
In short, wherever Su Yuejian goes, peace goes out the window. You don't respect me? One slash is all it takes. But why aren't you dead yet? Because I'm not done having fun. How can I live up to my title as an evil woman if I don't torment you until you break?
Su Yuejian is the greatest villainess under Heaven. She loves pushing other people's limits, and delights in conquering and tormenting anyone who refuses to obey her. But she's not evil through and through. The ones she punishes are corrupt officials and anyone who harms the people. Her duty is to clear the way for the next emperor and protect the people.
So tormenting villains is just a bit of fun for her when she's off the clock.