The Bridge Is Broken, and None Shall Cross

On their wedding day, Mu Zexi held her and said, "A Qiao, promise me: whether you leave this world first or I do, neither of us will cross the Bridge of Helplessness alone. Neither of us will drink that bowl of Granny Meng's soup."

As she sat in the carriage bound for the Southern Kingdom, Mu Zexi held her hand and said, "A Qiao, don't be afraid. I will definitely bring you home."

When she discovered that he intended to sell out thousands of soldiers in exchange for the empire, Mu Zexi glared at her in fury. "Li Qiao! You're a remnant of the previous dynasty, and you dare to sow chaos in the army!"

After she helped him conquer the entire realm, she finally watched him take the throne at the very top. Mu Zexi stroked her face and said,

"A Qiao, do you know? Your achievements overshadow the ruler. I can't let you live."

Li Qiao smiled, her smile so radiant...

I knew all along that you were deceiving and using me, but I kept hoping that you might have even a little genuine affection for me.

The Bridge of Helplessness or Granny Meng's soup, it doesn't matter. I've repaid your kindness. We're even now. In this life...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.