A formidable woman warrior faced adversity, her fortunes turned unexpectedly, and she found herself recast as the most blessed ‘Cautious lady’ in history. Determined to assert herself and make a new start, she inadvertently provoked the attention of the most ‘formidable’ individual in court!
Prime minister: Do you wish to become my bewitching princess, my dear?
Cautious lady: How could I dare to refuse…
One of the high points of this book is its intriguing character conception: a general’s daughter + a prince’s strategist + a king. The heroine navigates her way to survival in ancient times using modern thinking, eventually becoming a woman strategist. In the process, she recognizes her wisdom, fosters a spirit of gender equality. It underscores that our heroine remains unbowed and unyielding, unencumbered by feudal etiquette, her authentic self shining through.
In terms of plot, both the male and female protagonists bear the weight of restoring their country and seeking revenge. Their partnership as a warrior and a cunning strategist is persuasive. The resistance they face from royal families of different nations further amplifies the tribulations of their destiny. In the end, they attain their rightful positions and become a couple, bringing the tale to a satisfying conclusion.
About the author
Penned by the illustrious Meng Xixi, an author of novellas, a comic scriptwriter whose published work includes over two hundred short stories, six comic series, and more than thirty novels. Many of these works have been adapted into films and television series.