Lan Ling Wang zhi Qi xue daofeng (2021) User Reviews

excellent plot, some intense battles but story is key

[eclipseviewer · 7/10 · 7 September 2023]

Conflict between characters is set up quickly. When she is a child, Duan Mulan's father, the former general Duan Shao, is killed by eunuch He Shikai. A friend, General Hu Luguang found her and helped her. He was also an important figure in raising Gao Changgong who later is known as General Gao Changgong (also Lord/Prince/King Lanling) a fit and able warrior/general who is falsely accused of souring the wine to be served to His Majesty. His beloved brother dies soon after volunteering to taste the wine before it is served to His Majesty. Trouble-maker eunuch He Shikai (a magician lute player) continues plotting. His music/magic is employed to induce hallucinations and he tries to get His Majesty to sign an order of abdication. Duan Mulan is ready to avenge her father. Gao Changgong will fight the traitor.