Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 3

DESPERATE MEASURES

A deadly epidemic. An assassination attempt. The imperial court of Qudu is spiraling into chaos.

With the emperor demanding a scapegoat from among the noble clans, the political tides shift, creating an opportunity that Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye are quick to seize. But their ambitions stretch far beyond court intrigue—amidst the disorder, they find a chance to uncover the truth behind the fall of Zhongbo five years ago.

Yet the deeper they dig into the past, the more treacherous the present becomes. Their unseen enemy moves with alarming precision, anticipating their every step and leading them toward a carefully laid trap. As they are forced into a battle of survival, Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye find themselves relying on each other in ways neither expected.

But when the moment of reckoning arrives, and Xiao Chiye extends a hand in their darkest hour—will Shen Zechuan grasp it, or will old wounds and unspoken fears drive them apart once more?

The gripping tale of power, survival, and an inescapable bond continues in Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu Vol. 3!