Beauty and Schemes

Riding through the land, singing freely, young and carefree, she knew from the first moment she saw him that this boy would never leave her heart. She is the daughter of a general. When an enemy kingdom invades, her father is urgently ordered to the battlefield. She secretly follows him into battle. After her father and brothers are wounded, she sets a series of traps and defeats the enemy at Phoenix Mountain. The enemy retreats, the realm is saved, and the Emperor is delighted, showering the General's household with rewards. On her way back to the capital, she hears that the Emperor and Empress Dowager plan to choose a husband for the General's daughter from among the young masters of the capital. She has three older brothers, but not a single sister. Rumor has it that two young noblemen are the leading candidates for her hand. One is a spoiled young aristocrat from a prestigious clan, good for nothing but eating, drinking, and carousing. He's reckless, unrestrained, and has been allowed to grow up utterly undisciplined. The other is the young maternal uncle of the Emperor, from the Chancellor's household. His talent surpasses everyone in the capital, his reputation is known throughout the land, and he is the first choice of every woman who longs for him. The capital buzzes with talk of her marriage. The Emperor and Empress Dowager cannot agree, and every court official has a different opinion. Who will she choose? It doesn't matter whether it's the Emperor's authority, the powerful nobles at court, or even her own father. No one else gets to decide. Though born into luxury and raised in privilege, she has never stayed cooped up in her chambers. Skilled in warfare and strategy, she carries great talent within her. She will decide the course of her own life. The man she takes as her husband will be chosen by the heart that beats for him. A game of strategy, the realm at stake, a beauty's schemes, and a battle of wits beneath painted faces. I've been writing for many years, and my original passion remains unchanged. Writing, and writing good stories, has always been what I want to do. No matter the time, I've always been someone who writes with all my heart. I've brought you a new story as promised, and I'm grateful that you've returned as promised, dear readers. With my hot tea and your warm enthusiasm, let's share a cup of new tea and enjoy the beautiful scenery together. To my dearest readers, by Xizi Qing Dear readers, if you like the story, please add it to your favorites and leave a comment. Your enthusiasm is my greatest motivation. Mwah! ☆☆☆ Recommended completed novels by Ziqing ☆☆☆ http://www.xxsy.net/info/638264.html 《The Capital's Wind and Clouds》 http://www.xxsy.net/info/450384.html 《The Princely Heir Is a Playboy》 http://www.xxsy.net/info/339787.html 《My Concubine Is Astonishing》