- Era background: The fictional dynasty "Dajing", the imperial power is intertwined with the influence of aristocratic families, vassal kings, and relatives. The border and the neighboring country "Beishuo" are in constant friction, and the undercurrents in the court are surging.
- The heroine Shen Weilan: The daughter of a guilty minister, she is dormant in Ye Ting, but she is actually proficient in arithmetic, disguise, and speculation. She is responsible for the injustice of her family. Her goal is to subvert the existing power structure and vindicate her relatives.
- The male protagonist Xiao Che: On the surface, he is the "Prince Duan" who is idle and uncontested. His biological mother died young and his uncle who held military power was framed and died tragically. In fact, he is secretly cultivating forces with the intention of regaining his own power and exposing the conspiracy behind the imperial power.
- Core conflict: From testing and exploiting each other to forming an alliance, the two must not only fight against common enemies (such as the powerful Prime Minister Wei Yong, and the Empress Dowager Li who wants to listen to politics behind the curtain), but also balance each other's ambitions and trust amid changes in imperial power, conflicts among aristocratic families, and border wars.
Reader comments
It feels very good. Both the male and female protagonists' minds are online! ! ! ! Love this setting! !
It feels very good. Both the male and female protagonists' minds are online! ! ! ! Love this setting! !