Reborn in This Life, I Will Be True to Both My Country and My Love
Mo Yunqing, the legitimate son of the Marquis of Dingbei, and Shangguan Jie, the chancellor's daughter, were childhood sweethearts. But a conspiracy turned them into bitter enemies. In their previous life, the powerful Prince of Yong'an, Zhao Qi, framed the Shangguan family, and every last member was executed. Shangguan Jie was trained to become a cold-blooded assassin, and in the end, she and Mo Yunqing, who had failed to save her in time, died together.
Fate takes a turn, and both are reborn one year before the tragedy.
Mo Yunqing conceals his strength as he contends with his stepmother and half-brother for control of the marquis's estate, while secretly building his own power. He swears to change Shangguan Jie's fate. Outwardly, Shangguan Jie remains a refined young lady, but she has awakened to her memories as an assassin. As her family faces crisis, she secretly gathers evidence. She both loves and resents Mo Yunqing, hoping he'll help her while still struggling to let go of the grievances from her previous life.
After confirming in a peach grove that they have both been reborn, they decide to join forces against the mastermind. But Zhao Qi's schemes begin earlier than they did in their previous life, political currents run deep, and enemy troops threaten the northern frontier. Mo Yunqing plots every step, rising from the marquis's estate to the battlefield to become a great general. Shangguan Jie walks the knife's edge, transforming from a sheltered young lady into the deadliest blade in the night.
With love and hatred entwined, can they break free of fate and carve out a path to survival amid bloody power struggles?
