Amidst the tumultuous aftermath of the Tang dynasty’s collapse, a young herbalist’s daughter falls victim to deception and is sold into a brothel. Her desperate flight from death leads her to a clandestine city inhabited by female assassins. Here, she adopts the name Wan Mei and embarks on an unexpected journey into the world of assassination, guided by the enigmatic Chang An.
As time passes, Wan Mei and Chang An’s relationship deepens, blossoming into genuine affection. Yet, within the assassin’s ranks, Cha Luo, their leader, harbors animosity toward Wan Mei and hatches treacherous plots against the couple. Meanwhile, Wan Mei’s unique qualities and talents attract the attention of Gong Zi, the elusive mastermind behind Gui Hua City. But Chang An, burdened by his own hidden identity, begins to withdraw from Wan Mei.
Caught in a web of escalating conspiracies, deadly betrayals, and power struggles, our protagonists must navigate a perilous path where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every turn.
