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      CCWAD – Chapter 4

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      by Volare Chapter 4 Chapter 4: A Novice's Survival Rules Epigraph: "With martial arts lost and enemies surrounding me, my modern wit is my strongest 'fist' in this den of Liangshan heroes. Li Gu, you want to play dirty? Let's see who's better at digging traps." --- The storm in Lu Junyi's study seemed to have subsided, but Yan Qing knew that undercurrents still raged. Li Gu was not a fool. The fact that he could rise from a vagabond to become Lu Mansion's head steward meant he possessed both cunning and…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 39

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      by Volare Chapter 39 Chapter 39: Natural Disasters and Human Calamities Epigraph: "As I stood on the cracked bed of the Yellow River, gazing at the ravaged land strewn with corpses of the starving, an old farmer knelt before me and cried, 'Your Majesty, we are not waiting for a female scholar, we are waiting for a meal!' At that moment, all my ambitions were shattered." --- The drought in the north was even more severe than described in the memorials. Yan Qing, setting aside state affairs, traveled north…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 38

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      by Volare Chapter 38 Chapter 38: The Winds of New Policy Prologue: "When the first batch of female Jinshi paraded on horseback, eggs and vegetable leaves were thrown alongside flowers. Yang Bamei shielded me, her silver spear deflecting a rotten egg: 'Your Majesty, this road is even harder than we imagined.'" --- Spring turned to autumn, and in the blink of an eye, it was the second year since the establishment of the new dynasty. Women's academies sprang up everywhere like mushrooms after rain, but the voices…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 37

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      by Volare Chapter 37 Chapter Thirty-Seven: Ten Thousand Phenomena Renew Epigraph: "When the first women's school opened in Bianliang, thousands of women knelt filling the long streets. Old scholars lamented with grief, but in the sound of their earnest reading, I heard the footsteps of a new era." --- The new dynasty had just been established, and everything was in need of rebuilding. Yan Qing sat upright in Chuigong Hall, facing a mountain of memorials that seemed endless. Over a month had passed since she…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 36

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      by Volare Chapter 36 Chapter Thirty-Six: Stabilizing the Realm Prologue: "When Zhong Shidao's hundred thousand Western Army arrayed outside the city, I rode out alone. Upon seeing the late Emperor's secret decree in my hand, the veteran general dismounted with a tumble: 'Your old servant... is willing to pledge allegiance to the new dynasty.'" --- The new dynasty had barely settled onto its throne when the hundred thousand Western Army arrived at the city gates. Zhong Shidao, a battle-hardened general renowned…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 35

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      by Volare Chapter 35 Chapter 35: The Yellow Robe is Placed Upon Me Epigraph: "As civil and military officials knelt before Chuigong Hall, shouting 'Long live!', Li Shishi draped the dragon robe over me. I hastily refused, but she whispered in my ear, 'In this world, only you are worthy of this position.'" --- Resistance within the imperial city was far weaker than anticipated. When Lin Chong led the Dragon Soaring Camp through Xuande Gate, most of the defending imperial guards had already surrendered. These…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 34

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      by Volare Chapter 34 The Army Approaches the City Epigraph: "When the Liangshan battle flags rose over the outskirts of Bianliang, the defending imperial generals were so terrified they fell from the city walls. Gazing at the city that had imprisoned Li Shishi for half her life, I said to Yang Bamei, 'Tonight, we will make this city change its master.'" --- In the outskirts of Bianliang in October, the autumn chill had deepened. The news of Tong Guan's complete annihilation traveled faster than Yan…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 33

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      by Volare Chapter 33 Volume IV: Phoenix Dances in the Nine Heavens, Azure Robes Pay Homage to the Purple Palace Prologue: "When Liangshan's banners were planted on the walls of Bianjing, Li Shishi unfurled a roll of yellow silk in the deep palace. I knew this moment had been a long time coming. She took my hand and placed it on the dragon throne: 'This empire needs a change of color.'" --- Chapter 33: Smoke and Fire on Liangshan Marsh Epigraph: "As Tong Guan's warships ignited in the reed marsh, I saw the last…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 32

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      by Volare Chapter 32 Chapter 32: Showing Off One's Prowess Epigraph: "When Tong Guan's fifty thousand troops sounded their challenge below the mountain, I ordered the Flying Phoenix Camp to take the lead. Yang Bamei, with her silver spear pointed forward, led three hundred female cavalry like a prairie fire. When the news of them routing Tong Guan's vanguard reached us, all of Liangshan fell silent." --- The Liangshan Marsh in autumn was clear and tranquil, its water like jade, its reeds white as snow. However,…
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      CCWAD – Chapter 31

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      by Volare Chapter 31 Chapter 31: Reorganizing the Army and Strengthening Martial Arts Prologue: "When I proposed forming a female cavalry unit, even Lu Junyi frowned. Yang Bamei sparred with me on the spot, and after thirty rounds, her silver spear was knocked from her hand. She knelt on one knee and said, 'Your subordinate is willing to obey your command!' At that moment, I knew Liangshan was truly going to change." --- On her first day taking charge of Liangshan, Yan Qing stayed up all night. The candlelight…
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