The Commandery Princess's Blade

[Main story complete] (Not a women-only world)

An Ambitious Schemer's Reverse Taming

The Linyue Dynasty had been at war with Beiji for years. The fighting raged on, the border remained unstable, and the emperor considered it a grave threat.

In the summer of Guangling Year 36, Jianing was born beneath a sky where colorful clouds resembled a phoenix drenched in blood, its radiance spreading across the heavens. The Imperial Preceptor prophesied, "When the phoenix spreads its wings, it will dispel disaster and turn back the enemy. A heavenly omen has descended, and it will surely save the nation." But Linyue needed an auspicious sign capable of leading armies and ruling the court, not a princess who could only be used in a marriage alliance. The sheltered princess had no idea that fate's answer was waiting for her.

Shen Ran and her brother were twins, but bandits kidnapped them both. Rumors clung to her like a curse. Her family valued its reputation above all, and forced her to take her own life. Shen Ran began a new life in the guise of her brother, Shen Rang, while the real Shen Rang shouldered his pack and set out from home.

During the autumn hunt that year, Jianing was trapped by a pack of wolves. Shen Ran came riding up, full of youthful spirit, and saved her with an arrow that pierced the air.

Again and again, they drew closer, uncovering the hidden past with their own hands and opening their hearts to one another.

Jianing: "I want a Linyue where women have the same status as men, a Linyue where women have a future."

Shen Ran understood the hope in her eyes. "Then you and I will have a future, too. If you want to rise to the highest seat, I'll be your sharpest blade."

"Then it's a promise." Jianing held out her hand, just as Shen Ran had held out hers during that autumn hunt, only this time Jianing was the one pulling Shen Ran to safety. "Help me rise to the highest seat, and I'll give you a future where you never have to hide again."

The earnest vows they made in their youth carried so much resolve and passion.

From that moment on, a new page opened in the history of the Linyue Dynasty.

(This is the author's first baiwen story. It may have some shortcomings, but I'll gradually work on them. I hope you'll share your feedback.)

Theme: The choices individuals make about their fate against the backdrop of a changing era