[Misunderstandings that make everyone think she’s a mastermind + feel-good power fantasy + court intrigue and wits + warm family ties (raising a child) + strong female lead + no romance]
Ling Shuang transmigrates into the body of the Holy Maiden of the Xuanyin Sect. From the start, she faces a siege by the righteous sects, scarce supplies, and panicked followers. On the surface: dressed in white (more or less), she stands at the sect’s gates, gazes down at the enemy, and exposes their weakness in a few memorized lines. With traps prepared in advance (lime powder and tripwires) and Mo Ying’s surprise attack, she “easily” drives them back, earning the fearsome reputation of the “Jade-Faced Rakshasa” and the awe of her followers.
Inner thoughts: “We’re doomed, we’re all going to get wiped out! Act tough! I have to act tougher than the King of Tough Guys! Recite the lines: ‘You... insignificant clowns...’ Mo Ying! Throw the smoke bombs, quick!”
