The Broken Bridge in the Misty Rain, Where No One Crosses

After the change of imperial power, the Zhao family patriarch went from being a grand secretary at the center of power to a traitor overnight. To keep his family from being implicated, he entrusted his wife and children to his close friend, Hai Tinghe, before the tide turned against him.

On the night the family’s downfall came to light, the Zhao family’s two orphaned children faced disaster. The boy died on the road while fleeing. To protect her mother, Zhao Lan put aside her red bridal clothes, disguised herself as a young man, and took her brother’s place, becoming Hai Lan, the second son of the Hai family.

From then on, Hai Lan bore three heavy burdens: avenge her father, live a life worthy of her late brother, and restore the Zhao family’s standing.

After years of hard study, Hai Lan placed on the imperial examination list and entered the court, putting herself in the heart of the game...

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Inspired by the Ming Dynasty. Choosing the wrong ship will lead to a bad ending, so proceed with caution!

Inspired by a work archived on 2025.04.23

Theme: If you hold office, dedicate yourself to speaking up for the people. If you live as a commoner, keep your heart true, cultivate yourself, and care for your family.