It is the year 881 in the calendar of the ancient Zhou Dynasty. In the troubled western border of the great kingdom of Zhao, at BeiQu, the mountain commandery capital, the heroes are assembled to investigate the disappearance of a Xiongnu princess. The noted barbarian beauty, was destined for the wise administrator Chang Mingli who governs far to the east.
Either they have been held up by the harsh terrain or have been waylaid by bandits or rival barbarian tribes. However in these difficult times anything could have happened. Sharp swords but sharper wits are needed.
“Great acts are made up of small deeds.”
Master Kong