Broken Hosta

• Era background: The ancient "Dajing Dynasty" was imaginary, with turbulent imperial power, fierce family disputes, strict etiquette, and the fate of women mostly depended on their families and husbands. • Heroine: Shen Qingci, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor Shen family, is gentle and tough, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting and medical skills. She has been dedicated to "protecting the family and preserving love" throughout her life, but she has been repeatedly crushed by fate and fell from the clouds into the quagmire. • Male Protagonist: Xiao Jue, the God of War of Dajing, the Marquis of Zhenbei with a heavy army, a cold and suspicious character, burdened with blood feud and the shackles of imperial power. He has deep feelings for Shen Qingci but does not dare to believe and cannot protect them, which ultimately leads to disaster for both of them. • Second female lead: Su Lianyue, the concubine of the general's palace and Shen Qingci's "close friend". She appears to be weak and kind, but in reality is deeply scheming. Due to jealousy and family interests, she has repeatedly framed Shen Qingci. • Second Male: Wen Jingran, the gentle and jade-like imperial physician, and Shen Qingci's childhood sweetheart, have always been silently guarding her, but because of their meager power, they can only watch her fall into a desperate situation. She is the only "light" in the heroine's life but cannot illuminate the whole picture.