Spring's Passing Waves

The fire blazed across the sky, walls collapsed and houses crumbled. Hiding in the mud, I watched my entire family die. I swore that the wicked would pay for their crimes in blood.

But they told me that Heaven's way is cyclical and that good and evil are always repaid. They urged me to let go of my hatred.

But it's a pity I don't believe the wicked will ever suffer the consequences of their own actions.

In the capital, I found my enemy. He is the most powerful official in all of Great Zhou. When the late emperor was alive, he deceived the sovereign, harmed loyal subjects, and threw the court into chaos. Countless lives have stained his hands.

The fall of one family meant nothing to him. My revenge seemed impossible, so all I could do was wait for the gods to bring down their punishment.

But even if Heaven is unjust and I am insignificant, I will fight with all my might.

He has power over everything, so I'll use his own tactics against him and call on even greater power to crush him.

He likes to use Heaven's will as an excuse to commit evil, so I'll make sure he is destroyed by Heaven's will.

"By Heaven's decree, we purge the traitors."

I'll be the one to take the wicked down.

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Jiang Manzhi plunges into the whirlpool of the former court and the imperial harem. Gradually, she realizes the emperor of Great Zhou has feelings for her.

At the same time, she discovers that her true enemy is seated behind the scenes in the depths of the palace. She puts herself in danger and takes a gamble.

Li Tingyu does indeed come to her rescue, and Jiang Manzhi enters the imperial harem as his concubine.

Jiang Manzhi's hot-and-cold behavior and unpredictable moods leave Li Tingyu pining for her.

Until Li Tingyu willingly becomes Jiang Manzhi's dagger, plunging into her enemy's chest.

Content warnings:

1. The main story is told in third person.

2. The female lead is not a good person in the traditional sense. She has a conscience, but no moral scruples. She's skilled at baiting people into breaking the law and using their power against them. She's a vigilante judge who ignores due process and seeks only justice in the outcome.

3. Both leads are each other's first and only.

4. The setting is fictional, with a mix of institutions from different dynasties. The author is a layman, so don't expect sophisticated political intrigue.

5. Happy ending

Theme: Human will can triumph over fate