Has the Scheming Maid Climbed to the Top?

General Wen Nanhan is renowned for her prowess in battle. Her greatest passions in life are martial arts and fighting enemies on the battlefield, and she has a fearsome aura.

Grand Madam Wen can't stand it anymore, so she gives her a delicate, feminine maid, hoping she'll curb her bloodlust, pick up a little feminine charm, and become a proper lady.

One day, after returning from a training exercise outside the city, Wen Nanhan finds a dainty little maid in her bed.

The maid's face is streaked with tears, as if Wen Nanhan has done something terrible to her.

Wen Nanhan scowls and tells her to get out.

The maid sobs and, while climbing out of bed, bumps her head and passes out.

Wen Nanhan: ...

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Fang Baiwei is the youngest daughter of an impoverished scholar. Her family sold her to fund her father's pursuit of an official title.

She doesn't want to be bullied and become a servant everyone can kick around. She wants to rise above her station.

On the night she learns she's been sent to serve the great general, Fang Baiwei comes up with a plan.

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A month later, Grand Madam Wen asks a servant,

"How are Ahan and that little maid getting along?"

"She hasn't thrown her out, but she doesn't pay her any attention either."

Grand Madam Wen's eyes light up.

Three months later.

Grand Madam Wen: "How are Ahan and the little maid getting along?"

Servant: "They share a bed and go everywhere together."

Grand Madam Wen claps her hands in delight.

Six months later.

Grand Madam Wen asks with a beaming smile, "Has Ahan become more ladylike?"

The servant looks uneasy.

"Madam, the general has started liking women."

Grand Madam Wen rolls her eyes and faints.

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The servants in the general's residence notice that their general, who used to be cold-faced, taciturn, and ascetic in every aspect of her life, has suddenly become cheerful and smiles often.

And an unknown little maid has risen through the ranks to become the general's beloved sweetheart.

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Fang Baiwei gets what she wants, except for one thing: the two of them never quite see eye to eye.

One morning, after a night in which she was given no respite, Fang Baiwei hugs a small bundle and tries to leave the city.

Wen Nanhan hurries to stop her.

"Where are you going?"

Tears streak Fang Baiwei's face. "I'm going to stay at a temple for a few days."

Knowing how harsh life at a temple can be, Wen Nanhan frowns at once. "I'll go with you."

Fang Baiwei's eyes dart around. That works.

A temple is a place for quiet cultivation. Surely Wen Nanhan won't be so outrageous there.

But that very night, Fang Baiwei breaks down in tears.

"Wah, you have no shame! I'm telling Grandmother..."

The person in Wen Nanhan's arms is crying so prettily.

Wen Nanhan presses her lips together. "Go ahead and tell her again."

A stern, upright, and deeply responsible general, top x a sweet, scheming maid, bottom

One-on-one, happy ending

Theme: Dare to pursue the happiness you want