Qiang Jin Jiu Review

Danmei Web Novel Review: Qiang Jin Jiu by Tang Jiu QingThe StoryThe novel opens with 16 year old Shen Zechuan imprisoned. He’s being tortured and interrogated about his father's actions. The man may have betrayed the Kingdom. While commanding an army Shen Wei retreated several times in a row. They say that he didn’t defend his post and that the manner in which he retreated was improper. This made it easy for the invading force to rampage through the country killing both civilians and troops alike. The man then supposedly set himself on fire and burnt to death. This all sounds very suspicious and it’s clear that there’s more to the story, but how would questioning an unloved illegitimate son like Shen Zechuan help. Shen Zechuan is his father’s eight son. He was basically tossed out of the Shen household for someone else to raise. If Shen Wei did plot treason the teen would be the last person he’d tell. The boy knows nothing but the King and the rest of the court wants him to admit that…