Jizhou was a vast and fertile land, known since ancient times as a place that produced heroes and legends. Su Hu, the lord of Jizhou, was a celebrated hero of formidable renown. Valiant and skilled in warfare throughout his life, he was nevertheless most fiercely protective of one thing above all others: his beloved daughter, Daji. Blessed with peerless beauty, Daji was the brightest jewel of Jizhou.
Daji possessed breathtaking looks, capable of overturning cities and kingdoms. Cherished from infancy, she was held in the palm of Su Hu's hand and tended to with utmost care. When he learned that Daji had caught the eye of Di Xin, though he initially regretted bringing her to Chaoge in the first place, the thought that his daughter could lead a better life and enjoy the supreme wealth and splendor of the world allowed him to find a measure of peace despite his reluctance to let her go.
Yet, cruel fate intervened. Just as Su Hu was basking in the joy of his daughter's seemingly fortunate new life, a shattering piece of news struck like a thunderbolt from the blue: his precious daughter, Daji, had been killed by Wen Zhong. This news pierced Su Hu's heart like a sharp dagger, plunging him into an agony worse than death.
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