Wang Jing, the only woman to become clan chief in generations, has just begun her path of revenge when she is told that she is nothing but a "puppet" clan chief, with a title but no power to take revenge.
The reason: she is a woman.
Wang Jing: ...
The world looks down on her. In that case, she'll just have to do the opposite of what it expects.
But, Young Master, you're getting in my way!
Though... why does he seem more and more handsome the longer I look at him?
Right! That corner could use a spade.
[Delicate Noblewoman × Upright Scion]
Eighteen years ago, a family with a century of history was wiped out overnight. More than a hundred of its survivors changed their names and left their homeland.
Eighteen years later, the sole legitimate heir of the Wang family travels from the Western Regions to Chang'an under the guise of a merchant.
Wang Jing doesn't consider herself a good person. She casually stirs up trouble and keeps the person on the throne on edge.
Ever since she was old enough to understand, she has sworn to avenge the Wang family and her kinsmen who died so cruelly. For that, she has planned every step with painstaking care.
But her one remaining purpose is constantly thwarted by Wen Zhang, a brilliant young man who entered officialdom through family privilege. Every time he infuriates her, she grits her teeth, and late at night she can't help wondering how best to bring him down.
Wen Zhang took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the blood from her hand.
"I think you're a good person."
Wang Jing froze. Warmth passed from his hand to hers as he cleaned away the sticky blood, revealing her own skin beneath.
She suddenly felt like crying. Since childhood, all she'd ever heard was that she was precocious, calculating, and ruthless.
No one had ever said so firmly, "You're a good person."
[Reading Guide]
1. Set in a fictional world combining elements from several dynasties. Please don't map it onto real history or overanalyze it.
2. Everyone has different tastes, so please be understanding.
3. The characters aren't perfect; they all have flaws. If it's not your thing, please don't flame it.
4. There may be many references in the story. I'll gradually identify and complete them.
5. Ensemble cast, with plenty of foreshadowing.
Theme: Break free from society's shackles. Love can work miracles.
