The Tianzi Dynasty fell, the land was divided, and warlords rose everywhere.
The mighty Xia State had long held sway over the other powers, looking down on the world.
To the east lay Wansi, a small, weak nation whose neighbor, Zheng, eyed it hungrily, repeatedly seeking to swallow it up and destroy it.
Leng Zongliang, the only child of the ruler of Wansi not born into the royal family, was traveling and studying in Zheng.
With blue skies, white egrets, and green peaks behind him, and the cold snow of high mountains lending him a sculpted beauty, Leng Zongliang’s peerless charm was impossible to hide as he traveled abroad. Unfortunately, he ran into Zheng’s little princess, whose eyes lit up as she followed him all the way to his door…
“Ungrateful brat! The little princess of Zheng is the apple of the King of Zheng’s eye. You can’t just kidnap her whenever you please!” the ruler of Wansi roared.
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Despite countless calculations and careful schemes, the plan to destroy Zheng hadn’t even begun when the little princess of Zheng mysteriously vanished?!
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A few days later, a fine nanmu coffin was delivered straight to the King of Zheng. Enraged, he swore in front of everyone that he would never rest until Wansi was destroyed!
Called upon in their hour of crisis, Leng Zongliang went to Xia to seek help…
Chu Qinghuan, the ugliest woman in Xia? Um, Miss Chu, your rouge is smudged…
Daughter of Chancellor Chu, disciple of the wandering swordsman Nili, and junior sister to General Chi Yin? A pleasure, a pleasure. Wait, how did you lose to your guard Cang Xi again…
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The rich wastrel of the capital shamelessly insists on marrying into the Chu family. Young Master Leng, shouldn’t you do something about him? Well, first lift my veil, humble yourself, and then beg me properly…
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Her proud, unyielding spirit could not be broken by wind or rain. How could Heaven bear to let her radiant beauty suffer so?
A lonely shadow lingered in her heart through the night, haunting her dreams. From then on, her life and his became inextricably intertwined, their fates bound together in life and death.
In a chaotic age, who will rule the world? Disaster struck, the old ruler was murdered, and the throne slipped through Leng Zongliang’s fingers…
Rumors spread throughout Xia. Chu Qinghuan was under attack from every side, branded a criminal, and exiled to the wilderness.
Wansi fell into decline, its people gripped by panic, and the nation teetered on the brink of destruction…
Wan Xu, the ruler’s legitimate son.
Wise and kind, calm as water, and devoted to the depths of his soul. A curse of twin blossoms: a prophecy spoken into truth.
When Leng Zongliang returned home, the two brothers joined forces, and the morale of Wansi’s army soared. They fought to the death and finally escaped the threat of annihilation…
On the Qihuang Road, Chu Qinghuan left her homeland behind. With a long, gold-hilted sword, she cut down every villain in her path, while thousands of condemned slaves swore to follow her. There, she reunited with him.
Leng Zongliang, this time I won’t let you go!
He smiled. “Come with me. I’ll marry you.”
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A few years later, Wansi rose like a giant dragon, surging to power:
It destroyed Zheng, weakened Xia, united Zhou, and annexed Wei…
At last, mighty Wansi became a hegemon no other power could challenge!
Cute spoiler
A little girl tugged at Leng Zongliang and shouted to Chu Qinghuan, “Mom, Mom, this is my dad!”
Chu Qinghuan’s expression stayed calm. “Hello, ‘my dad.’”
The little girl looked exasperated. “Mom, he really is my dad…”
Chu Qinghuan: “You silly little thing, you can’t just call anyone Dad!”
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Cheeky spoiler
Che Rao: “Hey, hey, you beggar! How dare you sleep in the Zheng princess’s bed?”
Xiao Chengmo: “What are you worried about, Brother Che? He’s already slept with her. What’s a bed compared to that?”
Che Rao blushed. “You little rascal! Tsk, tsk, tsk…”
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Bystander spoiler
A: “Do you know the four most poisonous things in the world?”
B: “What?”
A: “First comes arsenic, then snakes and scorpions, followed by Ming Youluo’s mouth and Ye Liyang’s heart.”
B (gaping): “… ”
A (smiling faintly, with a mocking look): “Ruler Wan Xu keeps the two most poisonous women in the world right by his side. Tsk, tsk, truly…”
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Comedy spoiler
Xiao Chengmo: “My dear, what are you doing?”
Qin Fengzhu: “Making breakfast.”
Xiao Chengmo: “Um, my dear, did the latrine explode…?”
Qin Fengzhu (unhappy): “No.”
Xiao Chengmo: “I think I smell something demonic.”
Qin Fengzhu: “Dear husband, I learned a new dish… But the name is really hard to remember.”
Xiao Chengmo: “What’s it called?”
Qin Fengzhu: “Silken Ribbons Slay the Evil Dragon, Swallow the Tiger, and Poison the Clouds with Demonic Qi.”
Xiao Chengmo stared at the delicate little white plate she presented, his face darkening: …