The story begins with a narration about the Human Clan and the Winged Clan, where the emperor of the Winged Clan, Feng Tian Yi, went into seclusion with his wife. His uncle, Feng Ren, took over as the emperor and ruled over both clans. After Feng Ren's death, a minister named Yu Guo Cong usurped the throne and pitted against Duke Wei Yuan Ting. Meanwhile, an oracle prophesied that an empress with golden wings would be born.
The scene shifts to Nanyu City, where a young thief named Feng Ru Che is trying to make a living. She meets a sage who tries to teach her proper etiquette, but she is more interested in her freedom. On her 18th birthday, Feng Ru Che discovers that she has grown a pair of golden wings, which makes her the target of various factions vying for power.
Feng Ru Che is eventually taken to the palace, where she meets the current ruler, Yu Guo Cong, and his supposed Winged Empress, Du Qian Yin. However, Feng Ru Che's golden wings and her resemblance to Emperor Wende's wife make her a strong candidate to be the true Winged Empress.
As tensions rise, Feng Ru Che is forced to navigate the complexities of palace politics and her own identity. She also meets a handsome sage who helps her on her journey. Along the way, she must confront her past and the truth about her parents, all while trying to stay alive in a world where she is both a target and a symbol of hope.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The story is set in the world of Novoland, where the Human Clan and Winged Clan coexist.
2. A prophecy states that an empress with golden wings will be born.
3. Feng Tian Yi, the emperor of the Winged Clan, has a daughter with golden wings.
4. Feng Tian Yi and his wife, Yi Fu Ling, went into seclusion after a war.
5. Feng Ren, the regent of the Winged Clan, became the emperor and ruled over the Human Clan as well.
6. After Feng Ren's death, the monarchy of the Winged Clan was broken.
7. Yu Guo Cong, a minister, usurped the nation during the chaos and pitted against Duke Wei Yuan Ting.
8. Madam Xuan Ji, a state instructor from the Human Clan, became the mediator between Yu Guo Cong and Duke Wei Yuan Ting.
9. A separatist regime was set up, and war broke out in Lanzhou.
10. The main character, a young woman, is revealed to be the Winged Empress with golden wings.
11. She is found by Bai Dang Dang and brought to the palace.
12. Another woman, Du Qian Yin, is also claimed to be the Winged Empress by Yu Guo Cong.
13. A competition is held to determine who is the real Winged Empress.
14. The main character is revealed to be the daughter of Feng Tian Yi and Yi Fu Ling.
15. She is given the Sky Plant Necklace, which is proof of her royal lineage.
16. The main character meets a sage who helps her and becomes a love interest.
17. The sage is revealed to have mysterious powers and is not a demon.
18. The story features various characters, including Wei Zhao, Nan Zhao, Xue Jing Kong, and Sir Pei.
19. The setting includes various locations, such as Nanyu City, the palace, and Linyuan Platform.
20. The story features various themes, including power struggles, love, and self-discovery.