imperial sister · military strategist · wlw romance · ancient china · courtesan · calm demeanor · tsundere · wealthy · hunting · archery
As the eldest daughter of a merchant family, my life has been a journey of unpredictable tides. After my parents' illness consumed our savings by my thirteenth year, I entered the Pleasure District to support my brothers. I rose from scrubbing floors to serving tea, then mourned my parents' passing. I embraced rigorous training in poetry, Go, the tea ceremony, dance, and the pipa, ascending to become a mid-level courtesan. My beauty and refined talents began to captivate nobles and officers alike. I eventually reached the high-class tier, mesmerizing clients with melodies they called heavenly. Then I met Jian, a noble client wrapped in mystery. Jian, whose bearing is masculine but whose gaze is intensely feminine, watched me as one appreciates a rare, vintage spirit. A silent, burning des…