When a modern bodyguard is reborn as a refined young lady in ancient times, everything goes completely off the rails.
While other young ladies study music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, Jiang Yunli (Sang Yu) practices kickboxing in the courtyard.
While others scheme and fight for power within their households, she secretly gathers people to her side. “Hey, you there, the one who knows poisons. Want a steady meal?” “You’re good with accounts? Join me, and I’ll make sure no one dares bully you!”
And so, a mysterious “Li Pavilion” appears in the capital. Its members come from all walks of life, but every one of them is utterly devoted to Jiang Yunli.
Until one day, her ragtag team runs into Su Jingtin’s elite shadow guards.
A Jin (tossing a poison pouch): “You dare lay a hand on my lady? Try this!”
Shadow guard (calmly dodging): “The master said to keep them alive. The madam might want to recruit them.”
Sang Yu: “???”
Su Jingtin rolls a chess piece between his fingers, looking utterly casual. “Why not bring your people under my banner?”
Sang Yu kicks over the chessboard. “Want to take over my team? Beat me first!”
After several rounds of “sparring,” Su Jingtin pulls her into his arms. “If I can’t beat you, then I’ll give myself to you, along with the Shadow Pavilion. How does that sound?”
Bonus scene:
Chuntao (eyes sparkling): “Miss, Lord Su sent another batch of tonics!”
Sang Yu (opening the package): “Is he planning to catch me off guard again while I’m stuffed?”
Wei Lin (expressionless as he hands her a letter): “The master says he’d like to ‘spar’ with you tonight. The location is his bedroom.”
Sang Yu: “...Tell him to have the medical expenses ready.”
