The Legitimate Eldest Daughter Yu Fang: Dashing Through Heaven and Earth

Yufang, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, was born bearing both the glory of her family and the shackles of propriety. She is breathtakingly beautiful, yet renowned for her martial skill and strategic brilliance. A noblewoman of a great house, she refuses to be confined to the inner chambers. As soon as she enters the wider world, she calmly handles her half-sister’s open and covert attacks and the pressure of an arranged marriage amid the treacherous intrigues of the general’s household. By chance, she meets Crown Prince Zhao Bin, who is investigating a case in disguise. Her courage and intelligence leave him impressed. From a chance encounter, they become kindred spirits who cherish and support one another. Amid power struggles at court and conflicts in the martial world, they gradually become each other’s most steadfast allies. As Prince Jing’s rebellious ambitions come to light and undercurrents surge through the court, Yufang must help her father secure his military power and avert disaster. She is also unexpectedly drawn into the secrets of the martial world, where she discovers that her origins are closely tied to a treasure from the previous dynasty and the martial organization known as the Ink Pavilion. Facing her half-sister’s betrayal, Prince Jing’s pursuit, and the mystery of her birth, she cuts through every predicament with her sword, seeking the truth amid flashing blades and holding fast to her principles in the whirlpool of power. From the legitimate daughter of a great house to an ally in the martial world, from a strategist at court to an empress, Yufang stirs the tides of history as a woman, breaking through the constraints of gender. Together with Zhao Bin, she puts down the rebellion and ushers in a golden age. Her legend is one of growth amid flashing blades, steadfastness amid political intrigue, and a resounding battle hymn for women.