The Hidden Mirror

A steel-straight, handsome, capable, and tragic female general x a gentle, virtuous young prince with many secret identities A string of murders takes place on the outskirts of the capital of the Great Ning Dynasty. Six women from other regions are killed, and their bodies are burned. Yin Mochou, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, joins the investigation. To her surprise, she discovers that forces from Beimo are stirring up trouble behind the scenes, and uncovers a plot to overthrow the dynasty. As if that weren't enough, her fiance, Prince Yan Li Fei, who disappeared ten years ago, suddenly turns up as well. Together, they solve one strange case after another, pierce through layers of mystery, and ultimately stop a conspiracy that has been in motion for over fifty years, one aimed at overthrowing the Great Ning Empire... She is a female general disguised as a man. He is the late emperor's most beloved eldest grandson. Ten years ago, the late emperor arranged their marriage, but the young Prince Yan flatly refused. His reason was perfectly sound: A real man has ambitions in every direction, and a wife should be gentle, virtuous, and devoted to her home! Who could have guessed that they would meet again ten years later? Prince Yan: Woof, woof, woof! Does the late emperor's betrothal decree still count? Commander Yin: Hmm? (Do you have some kind of misunderstanding about me?) Prince Yan: Woof, woof, woof! Leave being virtuous to me! (He offers her a sachet and delicious food.) Commander Yin: Who was it that said a good man should have ambitions in every direction? Prince Yan: I'm not going anywhere. Now that I've met you, you're my home. "Li Fei, look up. Don't those shimmering stars look like the lights in a thousand homes?" A Few Notes: A strong female lead who's handsome, cool, and invincible. Defending the country and protecting its people, with mystery and investigation. It looks like a story of a man chasing his wife after losing her, but in truth, they both fall for each other. [Feel free to follow the author's page. The prequel, Hidden Sword, a political intrigue novel, is complete.] [New novel: Solving Cases in the Tang Dynasty] Blurb: Ouyang Yi transmigrates into a male-oriented novel as an NPC, the original male lead's plaything. Ouyang Yi: I refuse to be objectified! To escape the fate of being someone's plaything, Ouyang Yi has no choice but to hurriedly marry a decent man. * Liang Bai, a general of the Fengchen Guards, is the best martial artist in the world, skilled in both strategy and letters, and the sharpest sword in Empress Wu Zhao's hand. He is the foremost of the sixteen guard generals: ruthless and cold, he always beheads those he kills. Officials tremble at the sight of him, and even cruel officials go out of their way to avoid him. He is devoted to martial arts and still unmarried at thirty. Even the empress can't stand it anymore and orders him to get married at once! He can't defy the imperial command. So whom should he marry? Liang Bai remembers the young girl who saved his life several years ago. He hears she works as a copyist at a book-copying hall, quiet and proper. She'll do. * Liang Bai tells Ouyang Yi that he's only a low-ranking jailer, with little status and a meager salary... Later, Ouyang Yi starts to suspect something is off. The celebrated statesman Di Renjie treats him like an old friend. The arrogant, ruthless official Lai Junchen kneels before him. Ouyang Yi is bewildered. She doesn't want to get caught up in the ruthless power struggles at court! * Liang Bai finally learns that his proper, refined wife is none other than the famous "Chief Investigator Jiuyou," whose brilliance at solving cases strikes fear into criminals. Emperor Gaozong of Tang dies, and Crown Prince Li Xian ascends the throne at his coffin. With the new emperor's accession, factions across the land begin to stir. Ouyang Yi is forced into this struggle for power. Liang Bai picks her up. "Don't be afraid. I'll protect you for the rest of my life." * Liang Bai used to want nothing to do with romance. Women only slow down my sword! But later, General Liang spends his days ingratiating himself with her, asking, "Yiyi, we'll never run out of cases to solve. Could you spend tonight with me instead?" "He was cold and passionless, until one day, flames blazed on a lonely mountain and he saw a dazzling light." A Few Notes: ① A sweet, one-on-one romance: a genius investigator x a cold-blooded general. ② Mystery-solving and secret identities. The male lead has two secret identities. ③ A story about a fake marriage turning into true love, and about punishing evil and promoting good. Theme: Of all the troubles in the world, the worst is to claim that everything is peaceful and well-governed.