Walking the earth with a sword in hand Love and hate freely without a plan Stray into the red dust and grievances rise Emotions become the hero’s demise A bloodstained dress is the emperor’s dream The battlefield is not what it seems One sword may bind or break the heart Next life we’ll stay forever apart ----- When a twist of fate causes high school junior Wang Jingyuan to transmigrate into an alternate universe—one where Wuxia and palace struggles play out in real life—she promptly finds herself deeply entangled in power schemes, war, and heartbreak. Left with only her wits, modern knowledge, and all the dramas she’s ever watched, she must navigate this new world and become the smart and strong protagonist of her own story—without losing herself. As the worlds collide and fates intertwine, will Wang Jingyuan find her happily ever after, or will reality shatter every beautiful daydream? ----- Note: This is an ORIGINAL story, not a translation! All rights reserved. Warning: There will be minor cursing in the story.
Gasps arose from all the ministers. Xiao Yujin stabbed a finger at Xiao Moxian, his face twisted with anger.
"You lie! Just because we had an argument about the investigation, are you so petty that you try to frame me for embezzlement and murder?!"
Xiao Moxian glared at him. "You know what you did, Xiao Yujin."
The Emperor leaned forward. "Moxian, this is a huge accusation. What happened last night?"
Xiao Moxian bowed his head and recounted the events. "I was ambushed by a group of masked men in black and chased through the western woods right outside the Capital. The leader of the assassins was using double scimitars and possessed high martial arts skills. I could not defeat him, and he pushed me off a cliff."
More gasps from the audience. Even the Emperor looked shocked. "You fell off a cliff? Are you hurt?"