(Title: The Ice-Cold General Keeps Trying to Tear Down My Manly Virtue)
A matriarchal world: Women hold office, do business, and command armies, while men manage the household but can also take the imperial examinations and pursue literary careers.
A shy man is virtuous; declaring your love in public makes you a brave hero!
The court is divided between the civil officials (prestigious but powerless) and the rising military elite (with real power), while the Phoenix Emperor calmly pulls the strings and keeps everyone in check.
A note from the author: The chapters covering the general’s campaign are a little demanding, so feel free to skip them.
The story focuses on the interplay of political intrigue and romance, with a possible tilt toward political intrigue. Read at your own discretion.
