Longing for Your Return, Where You Belong

After her elder brother is murdered, his twin sister is threatened by their grandfather and forced to take his place as a court official. She meets government officials and princes, makes friends among ordinary people, and follows every clue to uncover the truth. Along the way, she finds true love and friendship, while fulfilling her duties as an official of the court. There are power struggles at court, battles where soldiers fall on the field, tender romances and noble causes. The journey brings heartbreak and joy, as well as thrilling danger, and she grows stronger with every experience.

I was an autumn tumbleweed in the mortal world, free to roam beneath the boundless sky.

At dawn I climbed Mount Tai to watch the sun rise; at dusk I reached the Nine Rivers to savor perch and sturgeon.

In Gusu, willows veiled in mist and drizzle; I cast my net from a boat on emerald waters.

Beyond the frontier, yellow sands bury the battlefield; mountains bar the way, and the road stretches on.

I meant to live freely and play at life. Who knew that glamour would ensnare me?

In a crane-embroidered robe and jade belt, I strode through the imperial court, probing its treacherous mysteries.

A childhood friend, long unseen, appeared again; the schemes of a great family weighed heavily on the heart.

With a compassionate heart and clever plans, I eased the crisis; with my own hands, I wielded power and brought peace to the realm.

A young man in fine clothes rode spirited steeds, chivalrous and dashing, with an innocent heart.

I followed each clue to the true culprit, discerning loyalty from treachery with an eagle eye.

The clouds parted and the truth was revealed; I offered clear wine before the spirit tablet to honor the departed.

With my work done, I left the world behind and donned women's clothes once more; a horse whinnied in the mountain woods as the sun sank in the west.

My beloved grew distant, a solitary wild goose fading from sight; the sky stretched wide above the waters, and no word came.

Twice our fated bond dissolved into a dream; three years of longing brought memories of an old love.

The scenery in Jiangnan is lovely indeed. In the season of falling blossoms, we meet once more.