In the fictional Great Zhou dynasty, undercurrents churn through the imperial court. Imperial authority is weakening, and the princes' struggle for the throne is reaching a fever pitch. The military power of the great clans and their influence in court keep each other in check. The Defender General's residence commands a mighty army on the border, making it the focal point that all factions in court seek to win over or suppress. The intrigues of the inner household are entangled with political schemes: marriages between the powerful, conspiracies and framing, and hidden strings being pulled are everywhere. It is the perfect stage for the heroine to rise through revenge and set the world in turmoil.
