When Jiang Zhaoning was born, fiery meteors fell from the sky. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau declared her a calamity star, born under the sign of Yinghuo Shouxin.
When she “died of illness” at the age of six, her father suddenly began doting on her in every way.
He let her practice martial arts, allowed her to leave the palace, and even gave her the secret guard Xiao Heng.
Ten years later, the border was in danger, and she volunteered to lead the army.
On the eve of her departure, Xiao Heng kissed her bloodstained fingertips beneath the moon. “I will be the sword in Your Highness's hand.”
She captured sixteen enemy cities and saved an orphan girl, Chu Qingyan, who became her military strategist.
When she returned in triumph, her father was gravely ill, and the princes were vying to seize the crown prince's position.
She stood before the palace gates with her sword in hand. “My sword hasn't had its fill of blood yet.”
When the dust settled, the new emperor named her Grand Princess Regent and appointed Chu Qingyan Imperial Preceptor.
At the victory banquet, the emperor arranged a marriage between Xiao Heng and Jiang Zhaoning.
Chu Qingyan raised her cup with a smile, only to see the young emperor's ears turn red. “Imperial Preceptor... would you rule this realm alongside me?”
