Faking amnesia vs. having multiple secret identities
A vengeful, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside female general X a seemingly sickly but secretly theatrical hostage prince from an enemy nation
In her previous life, Jiang Suwan was the legitimate daughter of a military family. She devoted herself to fighting for her country, only to be branded a traitor and die on the battlefield.
One day, she opened her eyes and was reborn in the family's heyday. This time, she would be the one moving the pieces, and everyone who had harmed her would pay!
A deputy general sells out his master for glory, corrupt officials plot against her, the current emperor fears and suppresses her, and enemies beyond the border lie in wait?
In this life, keeping track of every slight is her guiding principle! She must protect her family, avenge her blood feud, and stir up a storm in the realm!
Watch as she wears a naive facade while plotting to build a flourishing empire!
But why does that sickly hostage prince from the enemy nation always cling to his last breath, playing chess with her as he says, “The realm is the board, and the great clans are the pieces. You're one of them, too. If you want to topple this dynasty that can no longer tell black from white, why not let me help fan the flames?”
Moonlight streamed through the lattice windows of the little courtyard. Xiao Tingyan, dressed in black, smiled into her damp eyes. “Jiang Suwan, are you trying to win my favor? I'm afraid you've miscalculated. I only watch the game.”
Jiang Suwan: “Don't be so sure of yourself, Your Highness.”
Later, he saved her at the most critical moment.
Jiang Suwan: “Didn't you say you would only watch the game?”
Xiao Tingyan: “So what if I've entered the game? Do what you want. I'm here. No one will lay a hand on you again.”
Later still, with the realm plunged into chaos, he leaned against a wall, turning a chess piece between his fingers as he spoke with a smile.
Xiao Tingyan: “Overthrowing the emperor is no great feat. If you want it, I can help you bring it all down. But how will you repay me?”
Jiang Suwan: “By marrying you?”
At last, when everything had settled, he stood at the top of the steps and held out his hand to her.
Xiao Tingyan: “I offer you my heart, and the land as my betrothal gift. Jiang Suwan, it's time to keep your promise.”
“Terminally ill?”
“Mm.”
“Cowardly and incompetent?”
“Mm.”
“Weak enough that you can't even lift a chicken?”
“Mm.”
“Xiao Tingyan, how many people have you deceived?”
“Mm... everyone except you.”
Jiang Suwan: I lost my memory. I'm pretending.
Xiao Tingyan: I'm about to die. I'm acting.
In a nutshell: Two drama kings acting their hearts out against each other.
[The idea dates back to July 2022. Blurb subject to change.]
Theme: May every hero find their way home.
