[A strong-minded princess who never gets caught in her own head × a cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside leader of a demonic sect who always gets even]
[A touch of court intrigue, an ensemble cast, no love triangles]
Shi Xixi is the noble Fifth Princess of the Great Zhou, yet she detests the imperial palace’s luxury and restrictions. In her heart, the martial world is where freedom lies: a place of bold heroes wandering with swords in hand and the joy of standing up for justice.
So, after her hairpin ceremony at the age of fifteen, she resolutely flees the palace. At first, Shi Xixi is full of enthusiasm for the martial world. But it is not as wonderful as she imagined; bloodshed and violence are everywhere. She clashes head-on with evil sects and witnesses the cruelty of the martial world and the complexity of human nature. Along the way, she also makes many friends, including the person who will stay by her side for life.
Shu Yixiao is drawn to Shi Xixi’s distinctive presence and courageous actions, while Shi Xixi is intrigued by Shu Yixiao’s mystery and formidable abilities. As they grow closer, they come to understand and trust each other through one adventure after another, and their feelings gradually deepen. But their unusual backgrounds, along with interference from the various powers in the martial world, make their relationship a rocky one.
Meanwhile, she is unexpectedly swept into the undercurrents of a struggle for imperial power. The various forces in the martial world turn out to be closely connected to the political machinations at court. She discovers that her flight from the palace has long since been exploited by those forces, making her a pawn in their power struggle. Once innocent and carefree, she must now face their schemes and conspiracies, fighting to survive on the brink of death.
After enduring countless brushes with death and the trials of political intrigue, Shi Xixi gradually grows from an unworldly princess into a mature and resolute heroine of the martial world.
