Set in a whimsical academy during a chaotic imperial era, the story follows a girl named Zhu Yingtai—a bold and brilliant student who hides her identity as a woman to attend a prestigious boys-only school. But this isn’t the usual tale of crossdressing for knowledge. Yingtai carries a sharp wit, deadly martial skills, and a mysterious past that connects her to political tensions in the royal court.
As she builds friendships and rivalries with her eccentric classmates, Yingtai’s secret gradually draws the attention of palace forces, ancient clans, and hidden enemies. Expect a powerful mix of historical intrigue, school life comedy, romance, and a female lead who is anything but ordinary.