[A brilliant, world-weary hermit X A ruthless, scheming, cunning princess from a foreign land]
Rumor has it that the third princess of Chao'an is deeply loved by Emperor Jing.
She is gifted and exceptionally clever.
At court, she can out-argue a roomful of scholars. On the battlefield, she can command armies and devise brilliant strategies.
She is also extraordinarily beautiful, with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to its knees and the grace of an immortal.
But no one has truly seen the princess who stands atop her sacred pedestal. Anyone who dares look at her directly either loses their eyes or their life.
Rumor has it that Her Highness is fickle, ruthless, and devious, and that she would not hesitate to strike even her own younger brother.
The realm is divided among three kingdoms: Jing in the Central Plains, Chao'an in the south, and Mo in the north. The three kingdoms are frequently at war. Amid the chaos, only Baiyuan Mountain remains a sanctuary, and the rulers of all three kingdoms tacitly protect its peace.
Baiyuan Mountain has a long history and is home to the successor of Master Qingyi. A hundred years after Master Qingyi's death, her name is still known in every household, and her fame remains undiminished.
Wen Zixi is the eighteenth-generation successor to Master Qingyi.
She is gifted and, even at a young age, knows how to remain calm, composed, and humble.
At just twenty, she was appointed the eighteenth-generation successor by her master.
She possesses uncanny foresight and the strategic brilliance to predict events and secure victory from a thousand miles away.
It all began with the Battle of Jing and An. Master Qingyi had once made the royal family of Jing an open-ended promise. The Crown Prince of Jing brought Master Qingyi's whisk to Baiyuan Mountain and sought Wen Zixi's help.
Later, Jing won a great victory, and Chao'an suffered a crushing defeat.
And so the curtain began to rise.
The famously ruthless third princess has a side no one knows about, one that would leave people speechless if they ever saw it.
"Master, Master, Rongqing has nowhere to go. Will you take me in?"
"Master, Master, do you like this sword? May I give it to you?"
"Master, Master, I've had such a tiring day of lessons. Will you give Rongqing a hug?"
"Master, Master, may I sleep with you tonight?"
"Master, Master, I like you best."
"Master..."
Later, Xiao Rongqing's identity was exposed, and Wen Zixi drove her away from Baiyuan Mountain.
Later, Xiao Rongqing used the skills Wen Zixi had taught her to conquer Baiyuan Mountain and imprison Wen Zixi.
Later...
In the end, they finally ended up together.
Theme: Fate doesn't fail to arrive. Sometimes the time just isn't right yet.
