Shen Chengxue, a modern soul, is born into the body of the legitimate daughter of a reclusive clan. Talented in both letters and arms, she wields her jade-bone fan with effortless flair. To experience the many sides of life, she disguises herself as a young man named Shen Qingyue and brings her considerable talents to Kaifeng Prefecture in the Northern Song dynasty.
By chance, Bao Zheng is presiding over Kaifeng, and the famed guard Zhan has made a name for himself throughout the land. Shen Qingyue uses her extraordinary insight to solve one strange case after another, soon becoming the most remarkable young “man” at Zhan Zhao’s side. Together, one bright as the sun and fresh as a breeze, the other as steady as a mountain, they become Kaifeng Prefecture’s sharpest sword and strongest shield.
Zhan Zhao knows something is wrong. He admires Shen Qingyue’s talent and relies on their unspoken understanding, but at some point, his admiration changes into something else. When “he” is hurt, Zhan Zhao loses his composure; when “he” smiles, his heart races. Faced with this forbidden “brotherly affection,” he is more confused and torn than ever before.
When the truth of Shen Qingyue’s female identity is revealed amid the clash of blades, all their confusion and protectiveness finally make sense. The two go from sworn brothers who would entrust each other with their lives to lovers who share the same fate, facing together the immense conspiracies of Grand Preceptor Pang and the Prince of Xiangyang.
In this glorious capital of Bianjing, watch as Shen Chengxue, a woman of valor, champions justice alongside the Southern Hero Zhan Zhao, composing a legendary tale of chivalry and justice that will be told for generations.
The logic is clear, the characters are three-dimensional, and the writing is excellent. After reading Yu Linglin, I wanted to find a fanfic to enjoy, but I didn't expect this book to be so good. I really like the heroine created by the author. She is sassy, funny, knowledgeable, strong in martial arts, and a perfect match for cats.
Not bad, in the early stage it always followed the original line, but later on it looked a little better.
Ahhhhhh!!! It's so beautiful, the righteousness of family and country is awe-inspiring 👍👍👍👍👍
The author must persevere 😘
It looks good so far! It's rare to find a fellow Zhan Zhao who likes the appetite and gives a good review