Ballad of Splendid Silk

In the tenth year of the Jinghe era, the Hu raided the border.

General Gu Zeyuan of Wuning led his army in a desperate resistance, but was cut down by the Hu cavalry, his body scattered.

The battle ended with the Great Xia Kingdom ceding territory and paying reparations.

In the ninth month of that year, Shen Jinyao, legitimate daughter of the Longxi Shen family, entered the palace as a Noble Lady.

She rose from Noble Lady, taking every step with great care.

PS:

1. This is not a typical palace-intrigue novel.

2. The characters aren't good people in the conventional sense.

Theme: Strive to become a better version of yourself.