After Lu Lingge, a renowned wanderer of the martial world, was ambushed, she unexpectedly found shelter at Qingmo Garden, deep in the mountains. Its owner, Xie Qingyan, was gentle and composed, welcoming her with fragrant herbs and fine tea. She spent a peaceful stretch of time there, far from blades and swords. Though their backgrounds were very different, the two had endless things to talk about and became friends who understood each other completely. But Lu Lingge had duties in the martial world, and the day of parting came as expected. There were no solemn vows, only a heartfelt farewell and a wish for her to take care.
In the long years that followed, across distant roads and far horizons, they kept looking back and thinking of each other day after day. Their bond as kindred spirits gradually became love, through one distant meeting after another and the care they kept hidden. When the sharp sword once again made its way to the fragrant garden, sword and flower would finally stay together for life.
Theme:
1. Reconciling two different ways of life
2. Gentleness and strength bringing out the best in each other
3. The weight of kindness and promises
4. Finding a home for the heart
