The second year after Xie Jiaojiao’s elder brother went to the capital to take up an official post, the emperor ordered him to serve as an envoy to war-torn Northern Liao.
Her brother was a coward who feared death, so he ran away.
To protect her family, Xie Jiaojiao took his official post and cap.
No one among the thirteen northern states could beat her at the negotiating table.
The Shuo Di envoy tried to cause trouble? She silenced him in three sentences.
Northern Liao was in turmoil? She took the imperial tally, quelled the rebellion, and was welcomed on bended knee by the ruler of the realm.
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The ruthless, sinister crown prince of Shuo Di claimed he wanted to marry her, but was really using her to annex Daliang.
The gentle, refined chancellor of Northern Liao shared everything he knew to help her grow, but in the end cut off their romance with his own hands for the sake of his country and people.
The spoiled young noble who traveled with her opposed her at every turn, yet was the first to stand in front of her when their lives were on the line.
Xie Jiaojiao navigated every twist and turn with finesse, becoming the most formidable female diplomat in history. Bearing Daliang’s credentials and riding in a brocade carriage, she welcomed envoys from every kingdom.
Note: The male and female leads both grow throughout the story, so dive in according to your tastes, dear readers.
