She is a blazing wildfire; he is a calm, deep sea. In a world torn apart by war, they are rival players in a game of strategy, and each other’s one weakness.
Feng Zhiwei, the brightest jewel of the Nanyue Kingdom, wields beauty like a poisoned blade and intelligence like a hidden edge. When her kingdom falls, she conceals her identity and infiltrates the enemy general’s residence, determined to stir up trouble, reclaim her country, and avenge her family.
Jun Linyuan, the God of War of the Dayong Dynasty, plans every move and leaves nothing to chance. He is the “Living King of Hell,” feared by the entire court. Calm and powerful, he is never troubled by emotion.
When a spy princess becomes the prince’s personal maid, a battle of wits and schemes unfolds amid flashing blades and surging undercurrents
She poisons his food, but he has already prepared an antidote. Unfazed, he says, “Next time, try the Western Regions’ rare poison, ‘Lovesick Lure.’”
She steals secret letters from his study, only to find him leaning in the doorway when she turns around, smiling. “You have nice handwriting. I’ve polished up the contents for you.”
He sees through every one of her intentions, yet time and again lets her toe the line. Everyone says the stone-faced prince has raised a cat that loves to scratch, but only he knows he is taming a wolf who can stand at his side.
