Alternate history, two powerful couples
(Everyday life in an ancient setting + powerful allies + political intrigue + family bonds + personal growth)
Power couple: A seemingly delicate official's daughter who is actually a wandering doctor, both righteous and wicked, and the heir of Jing who is warm on the outside but cool within, a gentle soul hiding behind a blade.
Older woman/younger man couple: A seemingly seductive and charming dance-house owner who is actually the Third Hall Master, hiding a blade behind her sweet smile, and the Second Prince of Baizhao, a wandering rogue who hates being tied down but is trapped by family obligations.
“The waters of Canglang are clear, so I can wash the tassels of my cap.”
Zhuo means to wash clean.
But if the water itself is a muddy pool,
can it be washed? How should it be done?
When its mask is torn away,
how can its throat be seized?
Do you cast a net with a smile, or carve a path through with your sword?
Tell me, who is the pawn, and who moves the pieces?
You say, no one.
It all comes down to your choices:
while washing others clean, you soil yourself.
Nanzhuo, no, hard to wash clean.
Nan Zhuo: “They forgot that doctors have compassion, but are also skilled at… using poison to fight poison.”
Ye You: “Protecting you is my duty.”
Ye Baixi: “I'm not interested in you, young master. I'm only interested in money.”
Jiang Ji: “N-no… I'm not sleepy… The sound of the abacus… is so… nice.”
