Synopsis
Xie Wan was a legend. Born into a general's household, she mastered both brush and blade from childhood. Despite her sex, her only wish was to ride into battle one day and defend her realm. Then an imperial edict arrived. The female Emperor wanted her as a consort. Four years passed in the palace. When the female Emperor died, Xie Wan took up armor and rode to war. When corrupt officials staged their coup, she moved first, decisive and final. Everyone assumed she would claim the throne, but she never did—not once in all her remaining years. When asked about…
