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

The trek back to Xian Town was fast and tense. Hou carried Zhi over his shoulder, his usually sharp eyes clouded with worry. Yue speeds up beside them, glancing at Zhi every few steps. Zhi, his face pale and drenched in sweat, groaned occasionally. His wounded arm hung limply, wrapped in thick bandages that did little to contain the blackish veins creeping up from the gash.

"Hou..." Zhi's voice was weak. "You don't have to carry me. I can still move."

Hou scoffed. "Like hell, you can. You collapsed five minutes ago. Just stay put and save your strength."

Yue, her brows furrowed, tightened her grip on her bow. "I don't understand. We applied medicine right away. This shouldn't be happening. The antibiotic that the army produces is top notch and it was created by the princess, how could it not take effect?"

Zhi let out a raspy chuckle. "Well, maybe that mutant brute had something nasty in its claws."

Book 3 Infection