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

Chapter 133 Book 4 Alu's Journey Home

The sun had barely risen when Alu, Concubine Su's most trusted maidservant, set off on her journey through Qinglan state. Clad in a modest traveling cloak, she rode alongside two soldiers assigned by Li An—Chen Guang, a burly man with a straightforward demeanor, and Lin Feng, a quiet but observant soldier. Their mission was to escort Alu safely to her home in the territory of the capital of the Fir Empire, where her ailing mother lay on her deathbed.

They traveled along well-worn trade routes, cutting through fields of golden wheat and green pastures where farmers labored at dawn. The road was alive with the chatter of merchants and the rhythmic creaking of oxcarts.

"This is your first time going back home after many years, isn't it?" Chen Guang asked, adjusting the leather strap of his normal bow. "You sure you want to make this journey?"