In the heavens stands the White Jade Capital, with twelve towers and five cities.
What a pity that the mortal realm is in chaos, all for the sake of claiming a solitary palace in the imperial city.
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1
Xiao Lingxue is not only a princess of the former dynasty, but also a Black Impermanence of the Underworld.
On her way to Tianying City, she is hunted by martial arts experts and rescued by a dashing young swordsman in white. From the moment they meet, it feels as if they have known each other for ages.
Xiao Lingxue wants to assassinate the commandery princess, so Murong Xunche makes an impulsive offer: I'll help you.
She is startled: Do you know what you're saying?
He grips his sword: It's all right. I'll keep both of us safe.
Murong Xunche, whose martial arts are superb and identity a mystery, is the first to enter Xiao Lingxue's heart.
He has already learned her identity, too, but keeps it secret and cuts down everyone sent to hunt her.
2
On a shadowy night at the Asura Sect, Xiao Lingxue "molests" Murong Xunche.
He steps closer, stirring a moonlit flame in his heart: Remember what I told you? Only two people who love each other can be this intimate.
She backs away nervously: Then what do you want?
Murong Xunche says tenderly: Xue'er, don't run away this time.
At the time, Xiao Lingxue is hesitant about matters of the heart, and rushes out the door.
3
Later, the demonic sects descend one after another, the remnants of the old dynasty rebel, and chaos spreads through Tianying City. She wants to create a new world.
Only halfway there does she discover that Murong Xunche is the "Number One Swordsman Under Heaven," the Crown Prince of Yan, and the one who can change the course of the troubled times.
Does this mean they can only be enemies?
4
When the Qin army surrounds and hunts her, he rescues her from danger and gives up the imperial capital for her.
When Heaven's punishment descends, he takes a fatal blow for her.
She comes to believe in his true feelings, too.
5
Auspicious clouds circle the golden peak, and the two walk the path of emperors together.
In the end, Xiao Lingxue finally understands that meeting Murong Xunche was a destined match earned over several cycles of reincarnation.
"I've been waiting for you for a very long time."
[Resilient, forthright former-dynasty princess with an occasional playful streak x noble, gentle Crown Prince of Yan who is ruthless to his enemies]
Theme: You have to fight for your own happiness.
