After the old dynasty falls and the palace walls run red with blood, Lin Wanci, a twelve-year-old orphan of the imperial family, narrowly escapes. Bearing the blood debt of her entire family, she vanishes into the mountains.
In a world torn by chaos, she meets Shen Qingyan, a master strategist who has withdrawn from society. One carries an unjust grievance; the other conceals his talents. To uncover the truth buried beneath the palace coup of years past, they join forces and return to the perilous city of Yongan.
Wei Linyuan, the powerful chancellor, controls the court and lays a vast net to purge the remnants of the old dynasty. Hidden sentries crowd his residence, and danger lurks everywhere. Following half of an orchid jade pendant, they search for witnesses from the past, evade the watchful eyes of corrupt officials, unravel one conspiracy after another, and gather secret files and evidence of crimes that have been altered or destroyed.
Murder lurks in the streets, and evidence of crimes lies hidden in private estates. Every step ahead is a knife’s edge; behind them yawns an abyss.
In the chess game of a troubled age, they are each other’s weakness and each other’s only salvation. As they uncover blood-soaked events long buried and settle old, grievous crimes, they also look forward to returning to the mountains and living in seclusion together once the turmoil has passed.
The land is in upheaval, and old grudges remain unresolved. This revenge is not only to comfort the souls of the unjustly dead, but also to reclaim the peaceful future they deserve.
Is the author doing 1v1 😳
It feels good, seeing so far
Please update it quickly