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In a fragrant palace surrounded by orange groves and silvery lakes, a reclusive princess has spent her life in quiet study—learning the language of flowers, embroidery, and the gentle strains of the zither. Sheltered from the world by a loving father and an absent mother, she has never needed to step beyond the palace walls, and the idea of a courtly marriage was arranged for her before she could even speak.

One balmy spring day, while strolling with two loyal slaves, the princess is unexpectedly approached by a handsome, travel‑tired stranger asking for directions to the city baths. Flustered and veiled, she fumbles for an answer, only to see the slaves rush to defend her from what they mistake for an affront. The stranger draws his sword and a swift, exhilarating chase erupts through streets, alleys, gardens, and rooftops, pulling the princess into a dizzying adventure far beyond the secluded world she has always known.