After Shedding My Armor, I Became the Favorite of the Six Palaces

The Marquis of Dingbei's household has a pair of twin sisters with completely different temperaments. The elder sister, Qu Hongzhao, fights on the battlefield. Her younger sister, Qu Yingxiu, grows up among the finery and rouge of the capital. The younger sister is alluring and radiant, and from childhood she has been pursued by countless young men in the capital. Later, an imperial decree summons her to the palace to become a consort. But by a twist of fate, Qu Hongzhao is sent into the palace in her sister's place and becomes the emperor's consort. From the male lead's perspective: This consort seems a little odd. She doesn't get jealous or resentful, fight for favor, or scheme against the other women. Instead, she seems to have come to the harem to make friends. Consort Hui nearly falls into the water, and she saves her. Lady Li is framed, and she clears her name. Lady Zhou is injured, and she carefully helps bandage her wound. Lady Zhao Wan Yi is given a hard time by the empress dowager, and she pleads on her behalf... Until one day, the emperor realizes that the consorts who used to fight to the death in his harem and compete for his favor have stopped circling around him. They've all gathered around Qu Hongzhao instead, getting along in perfect harmony. The emperor never imagined that one day he'd have to compete with his own consorts for their attention, and it seems he can't even win. * This is not a palace-scheming story. It is the story of a woman general, a woman of courage and tenderness who has crossed the vast, sandy deserts and witnessed splendid, prosperous cities. She is willing to wield her sword to protect the land, yet can also drink wine and gather flowers with other women deep within the palace. Three thousand favors and riches will not blind her. She will not remain confined in the palace forever. * After winning the affection of the entire palace, the general dons her armor once more. The eagle will one day soar through the skies. In Qu Hongzhao's heart, the country and its people will always come first. * A satisfying, strong-female-lead story. After she leaves the palace, the story moves to the battlefield. * There will be some portrayals of friendship and shared growth among women. * The one surrounded by women in the harem is not the male lead. It's the female lead. ( * Cover artist: Hua Zhongjin - A Tang Theme: The nation and its people matter more than freedom, and more than love.