One Sword Binds Your Heart
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.
Corruption
The court sessions recently have been focused on disaster relief. There were droughts in some parts of the kingdom, while other parts were preparing for flood season. All of them require funding.
The Emperor sat on his golden dragon throne and looked down at the neat rows of ministers and officials standing on the palace floor. His voice boomed across the room.
"Did I not make it clear that help will be provided to my people? I thought I told you to go to the Ministry of Accounts and withdraw funds from the treasury."
The official who was giving the report bowed deeply. "Your Majesty did give such orders, and I went to the Ministry of Accounts. However…"
"However what?"
The official glanced at his peers before taking a deep breath and answering, "The treasury is low on funds."
The Emperor raised his eyebrows and his voice. "The treasury is low on funds? How could this be? Minister of Accounts, what do you have to say for this?"