I'm looking for books similar to Hairpin Blossoms. The heroine is clever and clear-headed, the rival isn't dumbed down, and every character is distinctive. Definitely worth a read.
Huazhi, who had been hiding for fifteen years, was forced to show her talents due to family changes. She bravely shouldered heavy responsibilities, showed up, and fought horses as a daily routine. She even protected the family from death, and her reputation as "not easy to mess with" spread throughout the capital.
