Rumor had it that the prime minister's legitimate daughter wasn't his biological child, and the whole capital was laughing about it. With no other choice, the family brought back their real daughter. But this true heiress was a force of nature, with no regard for etiquette, and soon had the capital in an uproar.
Abandoned at birth, she had fled from place to place and traveled far and wide. At last, she came to Dingjing, where she meant to expose the rot at the heart of the dynasty.
This journey was unlike any before. Everyone she met was caught up in schemes and intrigue.
Dingjing had not seen a stir in a long time.