I Took the Capital by Storm with My Perfume-Making

In the final years of the Great Sheng dynasty, the court's policy of prioritizing agriculture and suppressing commerce had begun to take hold. The capital was awash in luxury and desire. Women's status was tightly constrained, yet opportunities to rise above their station still existed.

She was born into a family of perfumers and is resilient, decisive, and remarkably perceptive in business. Her character was shaped by her family's downfall after they were framed when she was young. Having endured contempt, she knows that only wealth and power can protect her. The male lead appears to be a sickly guest of the prince's residence, but is actually a master strategist who controls the capital's intelligence network. He is brooding, sharp-tongued, and utterly rational. Born into a family of generals, he saw his loyal family unjustly condemned and fell into a quagmire. His lifelong goal is revenge and helping a worthy ruler.