Her father was the ruler of the Northern Yan Kingdom, and her birth mother was Princess Suyi of the Southern Chu Kingdom. Though her mother died when she was young, she had her father's singular affection from birth, along with the support of a powerful neighboring nation.
She was well versed in the classics and history, skilled in riding and archery, wise and virtuous, and widely beloved. She seemed to have every blessing imaginable.
But in truth, none of that was the case!
To save her homeland from invasion by the Western Qing Kingdom, she resolutely married Quan Jingtian, the tyrant of Western Qing. He tore off her clothes, only to discover that his bride was a man!
Looking forward to what follows. . . .