Annals of the Qingxi Era

Author: Red Pig Hero
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Ranked among the top 15 Chinese online novels today, second in the ranking of online martial arts novels, with a preface by Jiang Nan and illustrations by Zhu Sha. It is set against a historical backdrop but is a () story beyond history, more pure, more thorough, more realistic, and more delicate, with characters as clear as autumn water, weaving martial arts tales in the desolate imperial court. The realistic historical atmosphere, the rich palace ambiance, the intricate struggles of the heart, and the desolate setting of the capital city all contribute to the unforgettable image of the young man originally named Yan Jiu, later renamed Pi Xie, whose single glimpse of a green robe leaves a lasting impression. Recommended by "Today and Ancient Legends - Martial Arts Edition," "Today and Ancient Legends - Fantasy Edition," and "Fantasy King" magazines, as well as the Sina Reading Channel, Jiujie Literature Website, and Longtiankong Literature Website.
As a lowly servant in the depths of the palace, Pi Xie seems to possess the ambition and talent to assist the emperor in retracting the fiefdoms, driving out the Xiongnu, and unifying the world. The family () hidden behind him makes his actions even more unpredictable. Within and beyond the palace walls, across the Jiangnan region and the vast north, he navigates the intrigues of the feudal lords and his father's old subordinates, rising to prominence and gradually seizing real power, soon earning the title of "Green Robe Chief Minister." Around him gather various young talents. Amidst all the splendor and undeniable success, he remains solitary and cold, warmed only by the pearl he met in Hanzhou, and stirred to passion by the () who emerges from the waters.
Finally, the Xiongnu invade, and the feudal lords, each with their own schemes, seek to profit from the war between the Central Plains and the Xiongnu, leaving the future of the Central Plains uncertain. Just as the prince with the war axe and the general prepare to lead the army north, countless mysteries intertwine with the future's (). The feudal lords, even the emperor's own brother, the Prince Yuan, are stirring with ambition, while Qibao, who raised Pi Xie, and even Pi Xie himself, harbor far deeper motives hidden beneath their icy exteriors.