Shynobi

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the tree of knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and setting her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. 
As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down upon her. 
But through tough times, they recognize each other and work toward her ultimate goal. 
She was given a barren land but she turned that barren land into her small kingdom—a place where the seed's knowledge can thrive and inspire growth for future generations.

A princess from the Cold Palace

<p>Chapter 82 Book 3 These things go, bang!</p>

<p>Li An stood in the dimly lit workshop, the faint scent of burning coal and sulfur hanging in the air. The once-serene village of Xian had transformed into a buzzing hive of innovation and preparation under her guidance. She adjusted the wick of the oil lamp, its flickering light casting long shadows across the stone walls. Before her lays an array of ingredients she had painstakingly gathered: fire crystals from the nearby mines, saltpeter extracted from animal waste, and charcoal she had burned herself. Each item represented a step toward her ambitious goal: creating gunpowder.</p>