Pursuit of Jade

Following the tragic death of her parents, Fan Chang Yu enters into a strategic fake marriage agreement with a hidden, seemingly fragile Xie Zheng to safeguard her family property and protect her younger sister. Xie Zheng willingly accepts this domestic setup to gain a reliable physical hideout and misdirect his political pursuers. This calculated contract forms the foundational partnership of the narrative, anchoring the central couple together under one roof before the chaos of war.

Involved: Fan Chang Yu — Protagonist · Xie Zheng — Protagonist · Fan Chang Ning — Participant

Years before the central story unfolds, the noble Xie household is destroyed by a devastating conspiracy orchestrated by corrupt regional administrators. False charges are brought against the clan, forcing a young Xie Zheng to abandon his aristocratic title and flee for his life into the shadows. This historical tragedy strips him of his heritage and marks the absolute starting point of his lifelong underground quest for vengeance.

Corrupt local enforcers led by Qi Shu launch a violent administrative raid on regional residents, weaponizing forged decrees to seize local assets. Fan Chang Yu utilizes her exceptional raw strength to push back their advance, while a hidden Xie Zheng subtly manipulates the tactical environment from the shadows to protect her. This high-tension clash exposes the systemic corruption of the Sui-Qi Faction and shatters the peace of their rural village setting.

Involved: Fan Chang Yu — Protagonist · Qi Shu — Antagonist · Xie Zheng — Participant