Zhilan was assigned female at birth. Despite a gift for illusions, they know they are destined to live out their life within the confines of the women`s quarter. But when civil war sets the empire aflame, Zhilan is determined save their disabled father from the battlefield. By taking his place. Surviving brutal army training as a boy - Zhi - is only the first challenge. In the glittering court of the Land of Dragons, love and betrayal are two sides of the same smile, and soon the fate of a nation rests on Zhi`s shoulders. But to win, they must decide where their heart truly belongs...