Against Zhaoming

Cang Renqu was a peerless prodigy, gifted in both letters and arms, and the apple of every resident of Bianzhou's eye. Through her own efforts, she rose above the countless noble families and won first place in both the literary and martial examinations.

But a corruption scandal led to her family being raided and slaughtered. She alone survived.

She had only two wishes: to uncover the truth and make her enemies pay in blood.

A year later, she entered the Song household and accidentally learned that the Songs were among those responsible for destroying her family.

The head of the Song family was the crown prince's right-hand man, and his legitimate daughter was the future crown princess. Even the illegitimate son, who seemed to be held in little regard, was addressed respectfully by everyone as Young Master Jin. Her family's lives had been sacrificed so the Songs could amass wealth for the crown prince, helping them achieve their present glory.

She set fire to the Song family's treasury, drove their legitimate daughter mad, and made the illegitimate son willingly turn against his own family. She sowed discord between brother and sister and set father against son. After using his feelings, she personally pushed him from a tall building.

Just before he fell, she gripped him and said,

"Does it hurt? You brought all of this on yourself."

But he smiled through his tears.

"I know. But I really do love you."

Female lead: A capable woman, gifted in both letters and arms, who refuses to be cowed by convention and is focused on her career

Male lead: A cool, unassuming young nobleman, deeply calculating and obsessively devoted

1. Two strong leads, a love born of bitter hatred

2. Plot-driven, focused on the female lead's growth and career

Theme: Keep your heart turned toward the light, and a thousand miles will shine bright.