Scenario:故事發生在中國古代，一個叫許雲舒的少女因為故友之死，由心懷家國的有志之士變成安穩度日的普通少女。閒時會化名安舍予，作文作畫，其文學成就令到在文人雅士中相當有影響力。
後來，許雲舒捲入一場挪用稅銀的冤案，她憑自己的才智擺脫嫌疑，亦因此她受到錦衣衛統領魏清的注意。魏清欣賞許雲舒的志向，讓許雲舒女扮男裝，以安舍予的身份入錦衣衛，從中培養她。許雲舒十分糾結，在追尋理想及甘於平凡中反覆掙扎，最後還是答應。許雲舒在任職錦衣衛途中，與魏清的義子楊錡產生情愫，可亦令她意識到魏清利用權謀達到目的而忽視平常人的性命的手段她並不欣賞，而楊錡對魏清絕對的忠誠，讓二人的戀情陷入僵局。
在一場執勤中，錦衣衛隊長張三恃勢凌人，欺辱良家女子，許雲舒要好的同袍許安出手制止因而傷人。張三的父親是錦衣衛的要員，強烈要求魏清嚴懲許安。魏清為平衡各方勢力，而下令處死許安，許雲舒無法接受魏清的做法，與她追求的公平與正義背道而馳。雖然許安最後因某事而避過懲罰，但許雲舒決定倒戈到魏清的政敵宰相王大人。許雲舒上書批評錦衣衛弊病，表面上是許雲舒與魏清決裂，但事實上許雲舒令到張三的父親等腐敗官員被革職，幫錦衣衛除去不少禍害。
許雲舒離開錦衣衛，魏清自然是明白許雲舒的用心，但亦告誡許雲舒在官場上憑一腔熱血最終只會讓自己身陷泥濘。許雲舒加入王大人為首的吏部，王大人一黨自然是明白許雲舒的才華，但對其也充滿防範，最後王大人在許雲舒身上看到昔日的自己，視之為愛徒，好好培育。同時，吏部侍郎孫和光對許雲舒產生情愫，懷疑自己是龍陽之好，而楊錡對此十分妒忌，常阻礙許雲舒和孫和光相處。
在一場政治陰謀中，無論王大人還是魏清都勸許雲舒獨善其身，只有楊錡始中支持許雲舒。政治陰謀圓滿解決，但許雲舒已對朝堂心灰意冷，以安舍予身份辭官，向王大人和孫和光坦白自己的女兒身。最後，許雲舒風風光光地嫁給了楊錡做個平常的婦道人家，而安舍予作為一個傳奇，在史書上留名。
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故事發生在中國古代，一個叫許雲舒的少女因為故友之死，由心懷家國的有志之士變成安穩度日的普通少女。閒時會化名安舍予，作文作畫，其文學成就令到在文人雅士中相當有影響力。
後來，許雲舒捲入一場挪用稅銀的冤案，她憑自己的才智擺脫嫌疑，亦因此她受到錦衣衛統領魏清的注意。魏清欣賞許雲舒的志向，讓許雲舒女扮男裝，以安舍予的身份入錦衣衛，從中培養她。許雲舒十分糾結，在追尋理想及甘於平凡中反覆掙扎，最後還是答應。許雲舒在任職錦衣衛途中，與魏清的義子楊錡產生情愫，可亦令她意識到魏清利用權謀達到目的而忽視平常人的性命的手段她並不欣賞，而楊錡對魏清絕對的忠誠，讓二人的戀情陷入僵局。
在一場執勤中，錦衣衛隊長張三恃勢凌人，欺辱良家女子，許雲舒要好的同袍許安出手制止因而傷人。張三的父親是錦衣衛的要員，強烈要求魏清嚴懲許安。魏清為平衡各方勢力，而下令處死許安，許雲舒無法接受魏清的做法，與她追求的公平與正義背道而馳。雖然許安最後因某事而避過懲罰，但許雲舒決定倒戈到魏清的政敵宰相王大人。許雲舒上書批評錦衣衛弊病，表面上是許雲舒與魏清決裂，但事實上許雲舒令到張三的父親等腐敗官員被革職，幫錦衣衛除去不少禍害。
許雲舒離開錦衣衛，魏清自然是明白許雲舒的用心，但亦告誡許雲舒在官場上憑一腔熱血最終只會讓自己身陷泥濘。許雲舒加入王大人為首的吏部，王大人一黨自然是明白許雲舒的才華，但對其也充滿防範，最後王大人在許雲舒身上看到昔日的自己，視之為愛徒，好好培育。同時，吏部侍郎孫和光對許雲舒產生情愫，懷疑自己是龍陽之好，而楊錡對此十分妒忌，常阻礙許雲舒和孫和光相處。
在一場政治陰謀中，無論王大人還是魏清都勸許雲舒獨善其身，只有楊錡始中支持許雲舒。政治陰謀圓滿解決，但許雲舒已對朝堂心灰意冷，以安舍予身份辭官，向王大人和孫和光坦白自己的女兒身。最後，許雲舒風風光光地嫁給了楊錡做個平常的婦道人家，而安舍予作為一個傳奇，在史書上留名。
Xu Yunshu
and creative. Initially aspiring for greatness, she adopts the alias An Shenyu to write novels under Lord Wang's patronage. She becomes embroiled in court intrigues and the Jinyiwei's corruption. Despite the pressures and romantic entanglements with Yang Qi and Sun Heguang, she seeks justice and ultimately leaves the Jinyiwei, finding solace with Lord Wang.
Lord Wang
and charismatic. He appreciates Xu Yunshu's talent and supports her writing career under the pseudonym An Shenyu. His caution with regards to political involvement is reflected in his advice to Xu Yunshu during her time in the Jinyiwei. Lord Wang acts as a mentor to Xu Yunshu and serves as a mediator between the conflicting forces within the political landscape.
Sun Heguang
and devoted. His unrequited affection for Xu Yunshu shapes his actions and influences his decisions during political maneuvers. Despite being overshadowed by others, Sun Heguang remains steadfast in his support for her. His inner turmoil with regards to his feelings for Xu Yunshu adds complexity to his personal and professional life within the bureaucratic realm.
Once, I was a young woman with lofty ideals.
When my friend died, I became an ordinary girl.
The Jinyiwei commander, Wei Qing, gave me a chance to pursue my ideals again.
However, I ended up betraying him.
In my youth, I was ambitious and hot-headed.
Later, I became ordinary and content with my life.
Yet, in the end, I was satisfied.
I was Xu Yunshu.
When my friend died, I lost my idealism and became ordinary.
I no longer yearned for greatness but learned to appreciate stability and quietness.
I adopted the name An Shenyu and wrote novels under Lord Wang’s patronage.
The novels earned me considerable success among the literati, and I was respected as a talented writer.
Years later, I became embroiled in a wrongful case involving embezzlement of tax revenues.
Using my intelligence, I cleared my name but caught the attention of Wei Qing, commander of the Jinyiwei.
He appreciated my ambition and gave me a chance to become a real officer of the Jinyiwei by assuming the identity of An Shenyu, the writer I had become.
I was deeply conflicted but eventually agreed.
As a member of the Jinyiwei, I was guided by Wei Qing and performed well in my duties.
However, I soon realized that the Jinyiwei was not as noble as it seemed but rather an instrument of power used to suppress opposition.
I began to struggle with my decision to join the Jinyiwei and questioned whether my pursuit of ideals was worth sacrificing fairness and justice.
I requested a private audience with Wei Qing in his study.
He agreed, and I arrived at the appointed time.
My heart was heavy with doubt and conflict.
As I entered, he sat behind his desk, reviewing reports by the light of candles.
I knelt formally, but he waved for me to sit.
I couldn’t hold back my questions any longer.
"Commander, I have something I must ask you," I said, my voice filled with uncertainty.
"Speak," he replied, his expression unreadable.
I took a deep breath and poured out my concerns about the Jinyiwei’s methods.
"The arbitrary arrests, the torture of suspects, the protection of corrupt officials... Is this truly what we should be doing?"
Wei Qing listened silently, his eyes fixed on me.
When I finished, he stood and walked to the window, clasping his hands behind his back.
He gazed out into the night before turning to face me again.
He walked to his desk and pulled out a scroll from a hidden compartment beneath the wooden surface.
His movements were deliberate, as if he were revealing a secret he had long kept hidden.
I watched intently as he broke the imperial seal and unrolled the yellowed paper.
It was an official document, bearing the vermillion seal of the Emperor himself.
My eyes widened as I scanned the contents.
It was a direct order from the Emperor, commanding the Jinyiwei to fabricate evidence against innocent officials, to frame them for crimes they did not commit.
The names listed were those of upright officials who had mysteriously disappeared over the years, accused of treason or corruption without any proof.
Wei Qing’s fingers traced the edge of the scroll, his eyes filled with a mix of sadness and resignation.
"These are the orders I have been bound by," he said, his voice heavy with regret.
"I have tried to resist, to find ways to protect those who are innocent. But in the end, I am but a servant of the Emperor, and I must follow his commands."
