Ji Qing, a renowned anchor from the modern era, finds herself thrust into the chaos of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, armed with the mysterious “Shaohao Bone”—a relic that defies time itself. But history, once a steady river, now twists into uncharted waters. In this altered timeline, Jing Ke’s dagger finds its mark in the heart of Qin Shi Huang within the grand halls of Xianyang Palace. The Qin dynasty crumbles before it can unify the land, and the seven warring kingdoms rise again, locked in an endless struggle that stretches the Warring States period into a millennium.
The world Ji Qing steps into is one of paradoxes: a land where heroism and brutality walk hand in hand, where ancient nobility clings to tradition while technological marvels emerge from the shadows of war. The noble families, bound by loyalty and ambition, vie for power, while warriors and scholars alike carve their names into the annals of this unending conflict.
Ji Qing, now immortal and untethered from the passage of time, leaves the safety of Yongcheng and steps into the Imperial Academy, a place where the brightest minds of the era gather. With the wisdom of the Nine Li—a gift from her mysterious artifact—she navigates this fractured world, not as a conqueror, but as a guide. Her journey is one of survival, adaptation, and, ultimately, transformation.
Through her eyes, we see the human cost of endless war: the mothers mourning their sons, the farmers toiling under the weight of endless taxes, and the scholars dreaming of a world beyond bloodshed. Yet, there is also hope—in the resilience of the people, the ingenuity of inventors, and the unyielding spirit of those who dare to dream of peace.
Ji Qing’s story is not just one of power and strategy, but of humanity itself. She is a bridge between eras, a witness to the rise and fall of empires, and a beacon for those who seek to carve a better path in a world that seems determined to tear itself apart. In her, we see the timeless struggle to find meaning in chaos, and the enduring hope that even in the darkest of times, light can still shine.
