[An only loosely researched historical story, set in a wholly fictional world] Tomb raiding in a chaotic age...?
The story of a diviner, still a novice for now, who travels the world in search of her own path.
Li Nian was born in Mocheng, a city hidden away from the world. She understands the Eight Trigrams and is versed in Qimen Dunjia. She has traveled the martial world with her father since childhood. Now the land is in chaos, and the sight of ordinary people struggling through lives of hardship and upheaval fills her with compassion.
The three kingdoms stand opposed in this turbulent age, and rumors about the “Stratagem to Pacify the Realm” are spreading like wildfire as they fight for power.
In Eastern Qi, an army of tomb raiders claims to be looting tombs, but is actually searching for the whereabouts of the “Stratagem to Pacify the Realm.”
The myriad wonders of the world, and the fateful encounters between people, are beyond words. Each time Li Nian meets someone, she is struck by the boundless vitality of life.
“When I first met you, I felt we'd known each other for ages.”
“You came from a place I once dreamed of, and told me that all the beautiful hopes I cherished would come true.”
The Heavenly Way is merciless, but life is full of feeling. If we can understand and cherish one another while living in this world, that is warmth enough.
Amid the turmoil of the age, Li Nian gradually uncovers the truth behind the Ziwei Star as she searches for the whereabouts of the “Stratagem to Pacify the Realm.”
“So, are you ready? From here on, we'll walk the road together.”
This is a slice-of-life story, without major hardships or angst. Tomb exploration won't take up much space; the focus is on the plot. The romance is a slow burn, and there will be less of it once the heroine's career takes off. The main focus is on her reflections on the world and on life. The Eight Trigrams and feng shui won't be explored in much depth, since the author isn't an expert either.
