While other couples spend their wedding night beneath the red bridal veil, these two go straight to war.
Prince Zhao Heng: “Wife, the kingdom is about to fall. Come help me save it!”
Noblewoman Xie Ran: “Fine. Give me the military seal. I'll kill the treacherous ministers and manage the provisions.”
He goes from an impulsive prince to a steady emperor, while she transforms from a sheltered young lady into a formidable, iron-willed empress.
They put villains in their place, quell rebellions, fight the Jin Kingdom, and reclaim Yanyun, all while building careers and falling in love.
Other emperors and empresses shower each other with sweet words. These two shoulder arms together:
“I'll protect the realm. You just be the one person who gives me strength.”
