Between a relationship with love but without s*x and a marriage with s*x but without love, which would you choose?... more>>

In this story, buried deep within the annals of Song Dynasty history, the Emperor’s beloved daughter chose the former.

In the eyes of Censor Sima Guang and the rest, the story’s female lead “doesn’t respect the teachings of her elders and doesn’t know the meaning of virtue. She acts as she pleases, absolutely fearless. She has frequently disobeyed her Royal Father’s orders and disgraced her husband’s family’s ancestors,” while the male lead “doesn’t keep to his station. His sinful crimes have grown as tall as a mountain. He should be publically executed.” Their universally shocking and immoral love is hidden within the criticism of these moral articles.

“Mistaken meeting, on Taoyuan Road.
A hazy sunset covered thousands of miles.
My lord is leaving and I can’t make him stay.
Under the autumn moon, a spring breeze blows.
The peach blossom petals scatter like red rain.
The face I long for has disappeared from view.”

– Collection of Musings, Second Work, Taoyuan, Tang Dynasty – Anonymous

Please note: Each raw chapter is naturally divided into parts, and each part is essentially a full chapter in itself. <<less

“Your Majesty, the young master has been in the dungeon for three days.”... more>>

“Oh, has he admitted his mistake?”

“No, Your Majesty. He refuses to admit it. He even threatened to smash your head when he gets out.”

“…”

Bai Lu, who lost his mother and father when he was young, grew up as wild as a weed, stands at 1.8 meters tall, handsome with six-pack abs, and a former underground boxer.

In an unexpected turn of events, this masculine man transmigrated into the body of a weak and delicate person in a small brothel, and overnight, turning from a tough guy into a delicate wife.

With no prior experience in transmigration, Bai Lu was caught off guard and ended up being sent to the palace to play the zither. Fearless, he played a passionate rendition of “Love Trade” moving everyone to tears and begging him to stop.

Then, he caught the eye of a young, handsome, but seemingly ill-tempered emperor.

Wait, this His Majesty the Emperor seems to be the ex-boyfriend with whom he had a blood feud, fell in love and killed each other in his previous life? !

Comparing their current identities and statuses, Bai Lu shuddered. In this life, he seems to be a sheep entering a tiger’s mouth to pay off his debts.

A dignified, cold-blooded, slightly cleanliness-obsessive blackened Emperor, paired with a resilient rogue from the underworld who can’t be killed.

A dual transmigration story set in an ancient palace, with a light-hearted and sweet tone, told from the perspective of both the dominant and submissive characters. <<less

The Frontier on the Winter Solstice. Cold winds whip over corpses strewn about the battlefields. Here upon this frozen soil, at the border between two... more>> warring nations, a young general and an even younger emperor meet. <<less

Ruan Longling was divorced by her fiancé, Liu Chengji, who was studying in the capital because of her status as a merchant girl. She finally figured it out: In this world, apart from money, only the blood of close relatives can be relied on. The Ruan family is well-known in the business, and she has ten thousand gold in hand, so she doesn't have to worry about food and drink. The only wish is to have a child who will inherit the family business.... more>>

With the idea of giving up a husband and seeking a son, Ruan Longling fell in love with a sharp scholar. The scholar's face is like a crown of jade, and the wind is gentle. From his appearance to his temperament, he is exactly what Ruan Longling likes. If there is a father like this, the son must be clever.

Ruan Longling used 18 tricks to seduce the scholar and her into a married couple, and the two of them spent a wonderful time together like glue. <<less

The demon king, Xing Xuan, picked up a little kitten a thousand years ago. He named her “Ah Qiu” and kept her by his side as a pastime.... more>>

A thousand years later, the little kitten had become a thousand-year-old big demon, and the demon king, who once brought trouble to the three realms, was reincarnated as a noble and pampered mortal prince.

He looked noble and reserved, as graceful as jade, but in fact he was a severe mysophobia, a devil incarnation, a late-stage sadistic, and a deadly tsundere.

What hurt the cat the most was that he didn’t remember her.

Ah Qiu felt aggrieved and cupped the young man’s hand, trying to make him remember who she was.

The young man lowered his eyes and looked at the silly cat. It had long gray hair, blue eyes, and a big tail. It looked comfortable to rub at first glance.

So he stretched out his hand, rubbed her into a round shape, then flattened her again. He did it repeatedly, which was a feast for his hands.

Ah Qiu shrank back into the corner with all her strength. Her eyes were filled with tears, “Don’t, don’t, don’t… don’t rub…”

“If you rub me again, I’ll become bald!”

The young man stretched out his slender fingers, rubbed her soft fur vigorously, and said with a smile, “Be good, little one, don’t move around.”

[The Cat Demon’s Diary]
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I had a big boss. He was the one who raised me. I thought of him like a mother in my eyes, even though he never allowed me to call him Mother.

Later, he was reincarnated as a mortal.

I decided to stay with him and be his cat.

However, I seem to be pregnant with his baby…

②

Today is another day to be pregnant with the little demon kings.

I suffered from morning sickness, fatigue, and a growing belly.

I asked the big boss, “How many cubs do you want? Male or female? Wolves or cats?”

The boss said that as long as they were born by me, he would like them.

Heh, man. <<less

An obstetrician suddenly travels through time and becomes a wealthy young lady. She has three unmarried fiancés who take turns to pursue her. A bewitching and handsome man tries various methods to charm her: "Let's get married!" Her neighbor, a high-ranking official, reminds her of their previous engagement: "We have already been promised to each other!" An arrogant emperor declares: "Who dares to steal my woman?!"... more>>

What does a boring obstetrician do after crossing over to the beautiful and prosperous Dongyang? She inexplicably becomes a wealthy young lady, gains an unexpectedly talented fiancé, and is bothered by a playboy who plots against her every day. Inexplicably, she becomes a court physician in the palace because of her medical book! Inexplicably, she becomes the rival of the emperor! The Imperial Garden is a place of beauty: plump swallows, slender swans, icy skin and jade bones, snow-white skin, blooming flowers, and bright colors like peach blossoms. It's sweet, spicy, and wild. She is overwhelmed by the dependence of the palace's birds on her. Faced with the boundless beauty of spring, she just wants to escape... <<less

In a previous life, he was an emperor, with no concubines in his harem, who died when his country perished; she was a lady general, who led tens of thousands of soldiers but died on the battlefield, being framed for treason. They were a pair but they couldn’t protect each other. ... more>>

After rebirth, he swore he’d love her and make her happy for the whole life! <<less

In the mansion of the Duke of Tang in Jinyang, a pair of twin brothers resided. The elder brother, Li Shimin, was physically robust and excelled in martial arts, while the younger, Li Xuanba, had been consuming medicines from the time he was born. It was often said that twins shared a mysterious telepathic link. Li Shimin, the second son of the Duke, confirmed these rumors to be true.... more>>

After several moments of shock caused by the astonishing words originating from Li Xuanba's mind, Li Shimin decided to confront his twin. "Xuan, do you know that each time you focus your mind, I can hear your thoughts? Can you possibly stop doing so? I prefer not to listen." Li Xuanba, known far and wide as the fragile son who was always under the weather retorted, "No. If you're dissatisfied, you can talk as well." Li Shimin, though physically healthy but mentally not as robust as Li Xuanba, tried with all his might to conjure a mental expression, only managing to squeeze out a single character after turning a shade of purple. "Ah!!!!!!!" This left Li Xuanba almost laughing himself into convulsions.

In his previous life, Li Xuanba worked as an editor for a historical marketing account. He had specialized in trolling Li Shimin to gain traffic. However, after overworking himself to death one night, he was reborn as the fragile twin brother of Li Shimin, a character from a historical fiction novel famous for a bravery akin to that of Xiang Yu, but in reality died of illness at the age of sixteen. Li Xuanba thought, "Oh ho, this is retribution." Regardless, he decided to go with the flow, even telling his brother, "Hey, if you want any spoilers, I'll tell you!" Li Shimin, exasperated, retorted, "I don't want to hear anything!!"

Years later, Li Shimin was adorned in dragon robes, his hands stained with fresh blood. Li Xuanba, frail as ever, was still alive. One day, after Li Xuanba fell onto the ground pretending to faint after an argument with Wei Zheng, Li Shimin hoisted his brother onto his back and set off running, just like when they were children. "Hahaha, brother, you should have seen how twisted old Wei's face was!" Li Xuanba laughed. "Shut up!" replied Li Shimin. "Congratulations, brother. You can finally say two words, hehe." Once again, Li Shimin displayed a grimace of annoyance, carrying his bothersome brother forward with each step.

Footnote:
This is a story that the author enjoys writing, filled with palace intrigue, sibling rivalry, and acts of patricide. It's an alternative history, filled with many unfounded rumors and private settings. The dialogs and appellations are more modernized instead of being authentic to the Tang Dynasty. The main characters are far from perfect: Li Shimin has his flaws as a feudal emperor; Li Xuanba is even less of a good person, his main priority being his own well-being. Updates are daily. If any changes, an announcement will be made.

Next up is the lengthy novel "Ren Xiaojun Liu Ying Ye of the Great Han Dynasty". Please add it to your favorites! In this story, Liu Ying awakens his memories from a past modern life at the age of five. He knows his "history". He remembers his father, Liu Bang, tried to depose him, and his mother, Lü Zhi, attempted to scare him to death. All these memories ignited his anger towards his cruel parents.

Decorative Tags: Court Nobility, Time Travel, Daily Life, Spoilers, Ensemble Cast

Search Keywords: Protagonist: Li Xuanba, Li Shimin | Side Characters: Many people from the Sui and Tang dynasties | Others:
One-line Summary: Li Shimin: Brother, I beg you to shut up!
Guiding Thought: Water can carry a boat; it can also capsize a boat. <<less

One smile has the flowers vying for brilliance... more>>

One smile has the beauties all enraptured.

——

The fool finally couldn’t take it any longer and cried on his shoulder, “Gege, is it because I am s*upid that you don’t want me anymore?”

Du Mengluo only said one word: “want.”

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Later on, Xue Dan is no longer an idiot. He is now the owner of Huaixugu, Bai Jing Fang. Languidly strolling about, shards of memories suddenly reappeared in his mind and he choked while hugging Du Mengluo. "Gege, is it because I am no longer s*upid that you don't want me anymore?"

Du Mengluo still only said one word: "want." <<less

Ji Mo was a small canon fodder who died early just after she appeared in the plot. She was the kind of character that only had a few lines in the entire novel. She was rarely mentioned, and if she was, it was only for a few seconds.... more>>

Everytime she crossed over, she would do her best to avoid the characters in the novel and used all kinds of martial arts just to survive.

The big villain squeezed the face of the little cannon fodder Ji Mo: Follow me, and you can keep your life.

Ji Mo wiped her face and refused solemnly: I am not that kind of person.

Later, Ji Mo: Ah... It's really fragrant! <<less

Husband, Xue Duan has been out of date for three months, do you not love me anymore ? TvT... more>>

On Shangyuan's Lantern Festival , a banquet was held in the Imperial Garden. Officially, it was in the honor of the monarch and his officials, but in fact, it was to select a princess consort for His Highness the prince Dongbei.

At the banquet, Ying Ying, the daughter of Marquis Cheng'en, bowed down and offered a song, Clouds Over the Rivers Xiao Xiang. At the end, she softly said : "The official's daughter has no talent ; I've made a display of my poor skills"

A man dressed black brocade who sat at the center coldly interrupted her "Since you know you have no talent, then don't show yourself."

Everyone turned silent, with no one who dared to refute. The young miss of the Ming family who was sitting at the last seat of the table took a glance from afar, only to feel that His Royal Highness King Dongbei was rude and arrogant to the extreme, really not a kind person.

Later, the bridal chamber was full of candles, the wine was exchanged, and the red candles were shining.

The young miss of the Ming family shivered when helping him undress.

The man suddenly talked, asking her to play the tune Wild Geese Come to the Sand Dune.

She pretended to be courteous and happy, but she was so nervous that she forgot to refuse, so she only tried : "Since I am not talented, then... why... why show myself?"

She raised her eyes to glance at him, but saw a pair of eyes that seemed to refrain from smiling, "You are not untalented, this prince actually thinks, my wife is very beautiful." <<less

Su Biluo was unrivaled in the world of business. But this badass 21st century CEO was mu*dered by a competitor and now finds herself transmigrated into the body of the abused, unwanted, s*upid second daughter of a wealthy merchant, with the same name as in her previous life. But this Su Biluo is not s*upid.... more>>

Married off to the general of a poor army in a poor country for the sole purpose of getting at the Su family fortune, Su Biluo makes a deal with the general: I help you raise money for your army, you divorce me and grant me my freedom.

But he’s so handsome and heroic... <<less

Career girl Xie Xuanji, trained in speedy calculation, was transported back to ancient times after dying and lands in the body of a beautiful girl, a singer who was given to the Zhao Palace by a wealthy merchant. By a twist of fate, Xuanji saves the life of Prince Zhao’s mother, attracting the attention of Prince Zhao. Prince Zhao is surprised as he finds himself falling in love, attracted by her independence and ingenuity. ... more>>

Legend foretells her to be the reincarnation of a heavenly maiden, whoever that is able to obtain her would be able to unite the country. Thus, she attracts the attention of six countries. Despite her desiring for nothing more than a peaceful life, she is constantly thrown into turmoil, finding herself having to choose between the man she loves and a position as queen of the six palaces, how will she decide? <<less

In Chen Kingdom, money is everything. Male or female, you can have as many partners as you want as long as you got the money. The true sense of equality between the sexes.... more>>

However, I don’t really like being called Master. Though having marrying several childes with fames and being addressed as “Master” I enjoy such a poor position that is only a little bit higher than the stone lions guarding in front of Li Mansion.

The first Childe is pleasing to the eye but I the Master never get the chance to lay a finger on him…

The second Childe forbids my every chance of squandering…

The third Childe and fourth Childe takes delight in fighting and quarrelling…

The fifth Childe forces me to drink decoction, all types of it and all day long…

Even the servant girl Lian’er can give me a cold shoulder. “Get out of the way, Master. You block out the sunshine.” She would say.

Gloomy, upset…In fact, I just want to live a simple life with greasy chicken to eat every day, handsome guys to flirt with…but even a dream life insignificant as this takes time and quite some efforts.

Alas! Life is tough on me, a master about to get pregnant! <<less

In the thirty-first year of the Hongwu era, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, passed away. Zhu Yunwen, the grandson of the emperor with soul from future ascended the throne and became the Emperor.... more>>

“Now that I have become the Emperor of the Great Ming, well… Zhu Di, I’m sorry, but you can only be a capable minister in this prosperous era!”

“Let’s establish an imperial cabinet, establish military academies, establish a state-owned bank, develop commercial taxes, and promote nine-year compulsory education…”

“Send Zheng He to explore South America and bring back some potatoes…”

“And let’s encourage various small inventions… like… firearms and cannons?!”

“Hmm… wait a minute… without realizing it, has the Great Ming become so powerful already?” <<less

It's 1935, the protagonist TS reincarnated into a royal princess who doesn’t exist in history. In a chaotic time where militarism has gained momentum in Japan, Sakurako struggles to avoid historical events from her previous world, as she is swept away by the surrounding tensions from this current era... ... more>>

Can Sakurako-san really save Japan from suffering defeat by drawing childish illustrations of important technologies and using her position as the most influencial person in Japan by acting like an idol?

It’s a story about such a thing. Probably. <<less

19th century, Joseon (ancient Korea).... more>>

SamNom, a romance counselor known to have the ability to solve any problem related to women, has a secret. He is actually a girl. A chance encounter with the Flower Scholar changes her fate. Now she is a eunuch… and has landed herself in forbidden territory. She has jumped into the secret world of eunuchs. Her counseling is now about to turn the palace upside-down. <<less

When Song Caitang woke up, she found herself in a coffin home surrounded by dead bodies.... more>>

A young maid squatted next to her, crying so hard that she was hiccupping. She complained that the local undertaker, the Wu family, was shameless for kidnapping Song Caitang for the sake of their idiot son, and even used their good relationship with the coffin home to trap both Song Caitang and her maid inside. If Song Caitang didn’t agree to the marriage, she would not be allowed to leave!

Out of habit from her occupation in her previous life, Song Caitang began to inspect the dead bodies.

“What a pity.”

“Exactly! Young Mistress is still young and the doctor said you’d definitely recover, so it’s not like you can’t get married in the future to someone better. Why should you suffer for the rest of your life from marrying an idiot!”

“I’m referring to the dead bodies here.”

“…whaaaa?!” <<less

Transmigrating to the ancient times, Luo Chengxuan feels uncomfortable!... more>>

Transmigrating into a male, Luo Chengxuan wants to cry!

Right after transmigration they need to marry, Luo Chengxuan only wants to scream out loudly: WTF!

Luo Chengxuan: Lady, you’re really cute

Xiao Xianyue: Are we familiar……

Luo Chengxuan: Sweety, please give me guidance for the rest of my life.

Xiao Xianyue: Ah Xuan, please give me guidance for the rest of my life! <<less

As the number one model worker in the Three Thousand Worlds, Du Chengli’s greatest achievement is dividing himself into eight pieces, and then successfully curing eight insane bugs from different planes villain.... more>>

After he was successful and retired, he only had one question: who made his belly bigger?

Du Chengli: I want to cut it open and take it out.

System: Yes, but you will lose your cultivation.

Du Chengli: Then give birth.

System: Without the nourishment of another father, you can’t give birth.

Du Chengli: So I should choose one from eight, can I guess who is the father?

System: How about drawing lots?

[One-sentence introduction: 8 ex-husbands accompany me to have a baby]

[Workaholic cultivation maniac. The character is very good and splitting 8 x various insane villains in every world]

[If there is any disagreement, Shura field]

In the end, mc will merge and Gong is also the same person.

The story of how a slice of me saved a slice of you ^_^ <<less

When he was young, Fang Linyuan entered the palace. He saw a graceful figure in a single glance, and fell deeply in love. He was in unrequited love with Princess Huining for many years. ... more>>

Afterwards, he followed his father to guard the borders, and captured eighteen Beijiang cities, despite his young age. He returned in victory. All of it was for the sake of asking for Princess Huining’s hand in marriage.

Before, Huining’s mother had been ruined. Huining was thin and reclusive, having suffered neglect and humiliation. Yet she was still cold and unbending, like a pearl fallen in the mire.

Now, she was in the bloom of youth, striding through the palace with a vibrant crown. Her suitors filled the palace to bursting, yet no one could catch her eye.

That day, an imperial edict was declared to the realm, and the princess’s refusal was not allowed.

That night, the light of the red candles swayed, and a razor-sharp dagger met Fang Linyuan’s neck.

“Listen to my orders, or you’ll die without a complete corpse.”

Beneath the veil sounded the cold and unfamiliar voice of a young man.

***

Fang Linyuan received his long-sought wish, but the angel he dreamed of marrying as a boy turned out to be a man.

It turned out that Princess Huining, Zhao Chu, had been in disguise for many years, enduring humiliation and trials, just in order to protect himself in a den of tigers. He was waiting for a chance to take power and steal the throne.

And his marriage was nothing more than another layer of his disguise.

Fang Linyuan had nowhere to express his bitterness. He could only swallow his resentment and tuck away the sincerity he had paid in vain, wanting nothing more than to never see the false princess again.

But the marriage certificate was already written, and not only did he have to see Zhao Chu day after day, but he also had to put on a show of harmony and mutual respect with the false princess.

Fang Linyuan could only suffer patiently, being Zhao Chu’s false husband on one hand while waiting for war to arise on the other. Once it did, he would lead an army out of the capital, never to return.

But before the fires of war arose, there came the day when Princess Huining took power.

The throne was beneath him, and the officials bowed to him. Zhao Chu no longer needed to be Madam Fang.

Fang Linyuan offered him divorce papers, intending to retire from the capital and guard the borders.

Yet he saw Zhao Chu rip the divorce papers into tiny pieces with a cold expression, his eyes forbidding. Zhao Chu asked him why he started this mess only to abandon it at the end.

“But you’re a man,” Fang Linyuan explained.

Beneath the red candles, Zhao Chu’s face was luminous, just as when he had first seen him.

“Men have their good points.” <<less

Xia Qing died and was forcibly thrown into a book, becoming a sidekick to a tyrant. The system told him that as long as he took over the tyrant’s body and completed the plot, he could come back to life. Xia Qing looked at the unpredictable and cruel new emperor of the Chu Kingdom in front of him, rolled his eyes, and said, “Come back to life? Don’t you know I died poor in my previous life? Get lost, don’t stop me from reincarnating.”... more>>

The system shrank back, bracing itself, “Um… Host, how about I introduce the plot to you first? Maybe you’ll change your mind.”

Xia Qing reached out and grabbed it, “I don’t want to hear it. Shut up and send me back.”

However, the system didn’t shut up. Right in front of him, it talked non-stop, rapidly narrating a cheesy and popular story. The plot of the tyrant in the book was basically a series of suicidal actions in the early stages, followed by being hopelessly in love with the protagonist but unable to be with him, getting tortured and heartbroken to death.

The system cautiously asked, “Don’t you want to know the ending?”

What a joke. Xia Qing covered its mouth, “I don’t!”

“But I do.” A light laugh came from across the table.

Xia Qing and the system looked up at the same time.

The young emperor, who had been turning pages with his head down, finally put down the book and looked over. With his flowing black hair and snowy white robe, he placed his hand on the table and smiled gently at Xia Qing. His voice became tender and affectionate, as if whispering to a lover, “Go on, let him speak. I want to hear my own ending.”

Cold as ice, his tone was so light that it seemed capable of cutting through moonlight.

***********

For certain reasons, the two of them reached an agreement.

#What’s it like to have a double soul with the tyrant?#

#It’s a tale of surviving (suicidal) in the palace.#

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Lou Guan Xue was inherently cruel and sinister, with deep-seated hatred buried within his flesh and blood, like an evil spirit. When he first met the soul from another world, his mind was cold, and he only wanted to use him. But unexpectedly, due to a twist of fate, that person saw all his past — he saw the ugliest, most cowardly, and humiliating side of him, yet chose to rescue him from those memories filled with mud and blood.

Lou Guan Xue once thought about killing him.

But on the day when the tower collapsed, with mermaids turning into demons and darkness enveloping the world, that person put down his sword and his soul disappeared.

He knelt before the formation with bloodshot eyes, his black hair turning white, falling into madness overnight.

***********

Afterward, Lingwei flowers blossomed throughout the heavens and earth, in the blue sky and yellow springs, all in search of one person.

Author’s remark:

1. 1v1, very sweet!

2. The character setting for the attacker is actually quite satisfactory! And the receiver’s soul flying away isn’t caused by the attacker, mainly for the sake of returning to the original body (the synopsis feels like too many spoilers, whatever, it’s just a short story, love it or leave it)! Actually, there’s not much emotional turmoil in the plot. <<less

In the modern world, corporate elite Ye Muyu experiences a drastic change when she time-travels and finds herself in ancient times. Skipping over marriage, she directly becomes a mother and transforms into a wife of a scholarly gentleman from the past, raising two children. To make matters more complicated, she discovers a ‘husband’ who harbors a particular animosity towards her. Not only that, but there’s also a ‘reborn’ supporting female character, Tang Rou, constantly eyeing Ye Muyu’s position.... more>>

Tang Rou: “Your position belongs to me; I will be the official wife of a first-rank titled gentleman in the future.”

Ye Muyu calmly nods, looking at the stern-faced man in front of her. “Sure.”

In an instant, the man shields Ye Muyu and declares, “You are my wife. Don’t even think about getting rid of me. Outsiders, scram.”

Their son clings to Ye Muyu’s leg, saying, “Get lost. My mother is amazing. If you dare to bully her, I’ll bite you to death.”

The daughter holds Ye Muyu’s arm, stating, “You are a bad person. My mother is the best in the world. If you dare to speak ill of my mother, I’ll report you to the authorities.”

Observing the harmonious ‘Ye’ family, Tang Rou, who has returned from rebirth, grits her teeth in silent resentment: “It shouldn’t be like this. Everything has changed!” <<less

She was a peerless genius in the way of medicine, holding the Medicine King Cauldron in her hand.... more>>

Once she transmigrated, she became a lowly little medicine s*ave in dispensary.

Physicians made her life difficult, princesses humiliated her, even her fiancé came knocking on her door to break off the engagement?

What was that?!

However, she had the cauldron in her hand; the top-notch medicinal herb was in her hands. She stole rare and precious herbs, punished the slanderous, plotted against the petty, treated the Emperor’s sickness, and saved the Crown Prince.

Then, the imperial edict turned the medicine s*ave to a concubine and received endless doting. It was unbreakable. Wait… didn’t Prince Jun, who wielded great power in the imperial court, say she was a a detestable individual?

As the saying goes, the concubine was good in the way of medicine.

However… <<less

On their wedding night, she gnashed her teeth, yelling, “Your Highness, that’s shameless!”... more>>

Set off by the flickering light of red candles, he curved the corner of his mouth into a wicked grin, “Actually, I can be more shameless…”

…

When they met for the first time, he was the young prince who lived in his day of brilliance, while she was the pampered princess of the adjacent state.

When they met again, he became the crippled underdog suffering from frustration, while she became the lackluster hostage stranded in an alien land.

In his mid-life, he was defeated in the fight and had his legs broken; his wife passed away and he didn’t have anything left except his father’s detestation… After constant blows took the edge off his spirit, all he wanted was nothing but serenity.

In her teen-age, her state perished and her home lost; she lapsed into an awkward situation after being abandoned and having her marriage annulled… As endless hardships isolated her from happiness, everything she wished for was no more than peace.

…

“Lu Zhishan, when I first met you, I didn’t think I’d marry you…too old,” after years passed by, one day, she lay on his laps mumbling, with a kind of hazy beauty on her boozy face, “and lame.”

“Mu Nanzhi, you have the wrong memory. At our first meeting, I’m neither old nor limp.”

“…When was that?”

“When people were celebrating your first birthday,” that man assumed all gentleness and joy crept on his eyes and brows, “On that day, you were ‘drawing lots’ in the rear hall. I also sneaked there to have a look. But, out of my expectation, you directly grabbed my true-love knot.”

…

How vivid the red love pea is embedded in the exquisitely carved dice,

Just as my feelings for you deep in my bones. <<less