The Red Hairpin Edict

I would cast off my robes and sail to the vast sea, if only the bright moon would follow me.

(A story about a girl disguising herself as a boy.)

In the second year of Chenghe, seven-year-old Xiao Ling was lucky to survive outside Xinyang City.

Fourteen years later, the young Zhong Ling, already a rising star, entered the capital. On the day she placed first in the imperial examination, golden flowers adorned her hair, and her white horse galloped into the wind. Even her enemies praised her as "handsome as Pan An, talented as Cao Zhi."

She had revenge to exact and an official career to pursue. There were plenty of petty villains along the way, but luckily, her fists were strong and her swordsmanship was sharp. Even if someone saw through her disguise, it was no big deal. She would just become a powerful minister!

P.S.

1. The romance comes much later, and the male lead is mostly there for decoration.

2. She will return to her female identity later on.

Potential triggers: The author can't think of any. If something bothers you, then that's your trigger. Any kind of trigger is normal and understandable.

Theme: Live up to who I am.