[Two strong leads + both devoted and faithful + pure historical romance] A cool, innocent puppy-like man versus a beautiful, bold, clearheaded career woman
The frontier + the court; brothers + sovereign and subjects + women helping women (not angsty, just difficult circumstances)
Chu He, who left home as a child, has finally returned to the capital. She has barely settled in when the dog of an emperor starts making trouble, turning the Chu family into a laughingstock overnight.
That would be bad enough, but it turns out her maternal grandfather's entire family was framed when trouble struck at the frontier ten years ago. How can she let that stand?
Chu He: I’m going to carry a fifty-meter broadsword back to the frontier and avenge my uncle! I’ll kill anyone who gets in my way!
All right, all right. While she’s risking her life at the frontier, those old fogies at court start causing trouble again.
Chu He: No problem. I’ll take my family back to the capital. But why is that Xie family man behind me so irritating?
Xie Yunchu: We’re practically sharing a pair of pants. How can I abandon you once we’ve crossed the river?
Chu He: ...
A little note from the author: 250,000 words are already written, so feel free to dive in ☺️.
