Strong-willed, formidable female general x loyal, stoic shadow guard
When Chen Ruo woke, she found herself lying in a shabby, leaking hovel. To survive, she had to put all her skills to use making a living, so she made soap, cooling medicine, explosives...
The good news: She had escaped her modern-day parents, who favored sons over daughters, and had actually managed to earn money in this strange world.
The bad news: This era was not only patriarchal, but also in the midst of chaos. And she, a transmigrator with no money and no registered identity, had no golden finger.
The even worse news: She had made a lot of enemies.
Guided by the principles of repaying every grudge and relying on whatever support she could find, she forged a "resume" and joined a general's residence, secretly sending her enemies to their graves.
But the plan she thought was flawless was exposed by the general. From then on, she became a worker in the general's residence's explosives workshop.
The weapons and medicines she designed stunned the imperial court with their effectiveness on the battlefield. Step by step, she grew from an obscure adviser into a force to be reckoned with in the struggle for power.
Yet all the officials at court were waiting for her to fall flat on her face.
How could a woman of unknown origins survive this power struggle?
She had more to face than the political battles before her: she also had to keep solving the puzzle that would send her back to the modern world.
"You're all waiting for me to crash and burn, but you'll be the ones who fall."
On this path forward, full of deceit and treachery, she took on every conspiracy, accusation, and assassination attempt.
Defying fate and changing her destiny? That's what she's best at!
A little scene:
Corrupt official A: Watch me use my silver tongue to stir up public outrage and slander you.
Chen Ruo: I know alchemy. I'll hand out gold to everyone who supports me.
Corrupt official B: You were lucky this time. I set an ambush in advance, with a hundred elite soldiers blocking your only route. You can't escape!
Chen Ruo: Sorry, but if you mess with me, I'll blow you up into the most dazzling fireworks!
Reading guide:
1. This is a fictional historical setting. The story, setting, and characters are all made up. I'm a novice trying my hand at writing, so please be kind, dear readers. Please leave comments and add it to your collection. Love you all!
2. The heroine is a late bloomer in matters of love and is the type to focus on her career. The male lead is her shadow guard.
3. At first, the heroine is still in the streets, saving up money and making enemies. The story is a little naive and slow-paced. It should get better from Chapter Six, and I'll also revise and improve all the plotlines later.
Theme: Where the heart wills, even fate follows.
