Ya Tao never wanted to spend her whole life as an assassin in the martial world. By a twist of fate, she blunders into the imperial palace and is named the crown prince's fiancée.
The palace walls are silent and its rules strict. The only person worth savoring is the gentle, jade-like tutor, a man who is humble and scrupulous about propriety.
One evening at dusk, Song Xu kneels in her chambers and looks up at her, the corners of his eyes red.
He says, “The palace nobles are untouchable, but I would gladly let you command me.”
Later, this self-restrained and proper Lord Song teaches her poetry and calligraphy. He tells her that war fires are flaring along the border, and that a worthy young man should take up his sword and defend his homeland.
And so a seed takes root in Ya Tao's heart: she wants to become the dynasty's second female general!
To ensure she can reach the border in time, she goes through the motions and signs a marriage contract with Prince Ning, who plots rebellion and usurpation.
Song Xu: “??? Am I not the male lead?”
Ya Tao: “What's so hard about that? Just come with me to the border!”
And so the fearless female general who valiantly slays her enemies by day begins a life of fighting battles, writing letters to reassure the villain, and sleeping with the male lead at night!
[Fake romance becomes real, Crown Princess vs. scrupulous and proper Imperial Tutor]
[Historical romance + one-on-one pairing + both leads pure + female-led relationship + female general + sweetness and angst + happy ending]
