The female protagonist is independent and self-reliant, resourceful, counter-attacks, successful career, strong interaction with high-quality male protagonists (not dependent), possible "nurture" or "redemption" emotional lines, and the feeling of tearing apart the original male and female protagonists.
Struggles for power, imperial examinations and officialdom, farming/getting rich through business, rejuvenating the country through science and technology (moderate), wits against villains, the growth and achievements of the protagonists (both male and female), the macro-structure (family, country and world), the forbearance and rise of the male protagonist (Xiao Heng), and the possible existence of a "confidante" line of help.
