Ink-Stained Rouge

The heroine, Shen You, was a princess of the Youyue Kingdom, a small but peaceful realm. Its people lived in comfort and prosperity, and Shen You grew up cherished by her parents. She was kind, clever, and full of warmth. But the great Ningyuan Kingdom invaded to expand its territory. Youyue fought back with all its might, but Ningyuan's troops were far stronger, and Youyue's army was driven back at every turn. In the end, Youyue was destroyed, and the royal palace was drenched in blood. Protected by the palace attendants, who gave their lives for her, Shen You escaped the palace. Hidden in a corner, she watched helplessly as her country went up in flames and her loved ones were slaughtered. Those scenes of horror became an indelible wound in her heart, planting the seeds of revenge...