[Matriarchal society | Sweet romance | Feel-good power fantasy | One woman, multiple husbands]
She ought to have been carefree, yet she becomes entangled in one conflict after another. The wealth and power others envy seem to her like shackles of fate. As she is drawn deeper, complications and entanglements abound. She was never one for romance, so why does she keep getting caught up in it, unable to resist her feelings? Amid schemes and deceit, she will protect you at all costs. The realm and the nation come first, and in the end, everything will settle into dust.
I am Wen Jialuo, heir to the title of Marquis Zhongyong, courtesy name Qingyan. Born into a military family, I excel at tactics, dance, poetry, and the arts. At ten, I followed my mother into the military camp, went to battle, and guarded the frontier, earning countless military honors. At fourteen, I passed the civil and military examinations with top honors, making my name known far and wide. The Empress personally appointed me General of Might and Valor, placing a million elite troops under my command. Yet fate had other plans: this heroic woman is blessed with a lotus-like face, bewitching bones, and skin as soft as honey...
Engaged at nine to Mu Qingjun, the Empress’s second son, he is handsome, refined, and clever. He entered government at sixteen and won the sovereign’s favor. Devoted to me, he navigates the balance of power and becomes my primary husband.
Si Nanhuai, holy son of Mount Lingxiao, the first man in my life...
Mu Yanjin, the Empress’s younger brother, known as the Rakshasa Buddha. Cruel and bloodthirsty, he makes people tremble at the mention of his name. Love is his weakness...
Wu Yuyin, chieftain of a Miao village, skilled in poisons and Gu. Later, I discover that she is even more skilled at jealousy...
Xiao Jingyan, the Northern Ling emperor’s fourth son, arrogant and unruly, with a mischievous streak...
Situ Gongxuan, the Southern Yue crown prince, a brave and resourceful commander, dubbed a second Zhuge Liang...
Yu Furong, head of the Biying Sect and owner of the Qianhua Brothel. True to her name, she is beautiful, but also a master schemer...
Mr. Water Mirror, a diviner who bears the five drawbacks and three deficiencies...
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This is a matriarchal historical fantasy with one wife and multiple husbands. It is entirely fictional, so please don’t compare it to actual history. This is a light read, just for passing the time.
