Royal Betrothal
御庭谣
Jiejie’s Take
So, an orphan gets rescued by an emperor, but neither knows who the other is? And then she becomes a top scholar, while he moonlights as a sword-wielding vigilante? I'm just wondering how many times they almost bumped into each other before realizing they were both secretly saving the country.
Synopsis
The Great Daning Dynasty finds itself in a precarious state, grappling with internal power struggles, external aggressions, and a pervasive network of corruption linking government officials with criminal elements. In response to this widespread decay, a formidable coalition emerges, determined to dismantle the intricate web of illicit activities.
At the heart of this movement is Meng Ting Hui, an individual orphaned in the desert and later rescued by the young emperor, though neither was aware of the other's true identity at the time. Years later, Meng Ting Hui achieves an unprecedented feat, becoming the first woman to earn the prestigious "Triple First" honor in the imperial examinations, securing a pivotal role within the Court of Oversight. Concurrently, the young emperor, Ying Gua, employs a dual strategy: he skillfully manipulates the influence of two chancellors within the imperial court while secretly operating as a masked vigilante, wielding a sword to combat injustice on the streets.
Their paths converge as they unite their efforts, sparking an intense and far-reaching campaign against corruption. This dramatic initiative promises to cleanse both the highest echelons of the imperial court and the everyday lives of the common populace.