Zhao Lang's parents were both generals of Great Yue. His mother was also exceptionally skilled in military strategy, and together they were living legends on the battlefield, adored by the people. But the couple had no desire to seize power or usurp the throne. They simply rose to defend the country whenever it faced danger. Once the realm had settled into peace, however, the emperor grew deeply wary of them. He joined forces with a neighboring enemy state to engineer a war and plant spies in their ranks. With the enemy attacking from within and without, the couple were killed in battle, leaving only young Zhao Lang behind. He was raised by his parents' subordinates...
