Acting on Heaven's Behalf

Yan An, courtesy name Qingheng, was Emperor Ling of the Dai Dynasty.

She is the star of the female emperor, destined to become the first empress to unite all under heaven.

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Burdened with great responsibilities from childhood, she was named heir amid a crisis.

During the hunt beneath the palace walls, she carved her path through blood and fire;

On the battlefield, she led her army to break the enemy.

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In an age of chaos among fifteen states, the old theocratic order sought to crush her,

but as a woman, she forged a new era with her own hands!

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Military formations, always victorious;

Weapons and craftsmanship, always innovative;

Commerce and government, always strategic.

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Poetry, lyrics, music, and song, she excels at them all;

Sing a little tune? That’s one thing she simply can’t do!

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She neither looks down on men nor takes pride in being a woman.

She does not defy heaven or bow to others; she acts in heaven’s stead.

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With one heart, she follows Heaven; with one thought, she aligns with the Dao.

Only then does she understand that her fate is not Heaven’s to decide, yet it is also Heaven’s to decide through her.

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No artificial sweetness, no naive heroine. Inspiring, passionate, and grounded in sound values.

If you want to read about someone who truly focuses on building her career, come on in!

“Acting in Heaven’s Stead” is a completely original work of Eastern fantasy, and the “new-school metaphysical historical epic” I want to create for women.

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Today’s market is full of “strong female lead” stories focused on wish fulfillment and saccharine romance, but I want to show women’s true strength, choices, and destinies. That’s why I hope to write a long-form work that can embody women’s growth, independence, and perseverance.

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I independently conceived and built everything, from the world to the characters’ journeys. From scratch, I designed the map of the fifteen states, the hunt beneath the palace walls, and the metaphysical framework. I repeatedly refined the work around historical rites, cultural structures, and the characters’ fates, striving to create a coherent, complete story.

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My goal is to create a truly self-determined, strong, and deeply soulful empress.

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Know the mandate of Heaven, yet do not submit to it; follow the way of Heaven, and heed the human heart as well.