On the beacon tower, Xiao Shiyi ignored the blade at her throat and looked down at the dashing man on horseback below. He was her husband, the only man in this life, but the bow he slowly raised was pointed at her.
Ye Qingze was a man in the Great Hua matriarchal kingdom, yet through his own efforts he had risen to become a general. Even as a general, admired in public, he couldn't escape people stabbing him in the back behind closed doors. The only one who always followed him was the woman trapped on the beacon tower, watching him every day with adoring eyes. She would bring him a late-night snack when he worked until midnight, and drape a cloak over him when he dozed off. In this relationship, it seemed the woman was always the one giving, all on her own.
"Brother, are you sure you want to do this?"
Ye Qingze said nothing. He slowly drew his bow until it was fully taut.
"She's just a woman who married into our family. If she dies, you can find another!"
On the beacon tower, Xiao Shiyi looked at the husband she had treasured in the palm of her hand and read the cruel words formed by his lips. She felt cold all over, her heart utterly shattered. Just as she lost all hope and prepared to throw herself onto the blade at her throat, the shriek of a black-feathered arrow tore through the air, carrying a chill that could destroy the world, and pierced her heart.
Xiao Shiyi lowered her eyes to the half of the arrow embedded in her chest. Tears streamed down her face. He was the man she had protected for two whole years...
Theme: Using a matriarchal society to emphasize equality between men and women. An uplifting story with bits of scheming humor woven throughout, highlighting the heartwarming relationship at its core.
By the way, who is the male protagonist?