Heavenly Secrets: The Book of Nirvana is a novel set in ancient times, filled with political intrigue and tangled emotions.
The story follows Gu Zhaoran, a scholar from a humble family, and Yun Qi, a princess whose kingdom has fallen. A bloodstained jade pendant and half a melody of Guangling San reveal a hidden dynastic plot. When Gu Zhaoran takes an exam in place of a friend, he gets caught up in a mysterious imperial examination case. Along the way, he rescues the heroine, Yun Qi, and their fates become intertwined. Forced to enter the court, Gu Zhaoran and Yun Qi uncover secret after secret, including a century-old pact among the six great clans of Guanlong. Political machinations conceal all manner of mysteries, such as the former dynasty's engineering works along the Yellow River dikes. As for their relationship, they go from suspicion to relying on each other with their lives, willing to sacrifice anything to protect one another. Amid changes in imperial power and dynastic turmoil, they use their intelligence and courage to fight conspiracies and uphold compassion and justice, ultimately facing difficult choices about the legacy of civilization and the fate of their country.
