Yao Wan was once a princess of the Yuecang Kingdom and its future ruler. Then, in a single night, her kingdom fell and her family was destroyed, sending her from the heights of glory to the depths of despair. From then on, she wandered the mortal realm under an assumed name.
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Thirty thousand years later, Zhu Daxian finds her, and Yao Wan accompanies him to the Ghost Realm on a mission. She expects the journey to be perilous, but never imagines that the Ghost King, feared throughout the Six Realms, is the younger sister she has been searching for all these years!
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Yun Tian was an adopted child, originally a princess of the Yuecang Kingdom. After the kingdom fell and her family was destroyed, her hair turned white overnight and she became a vengeful spirit. Thirty thousand years later, she reunites with Yao Wan in the Ghost Realm. Together, they travel to Dancheng to investigate the truth behind a female ghost devouring people, then foil a plot by the Demon Realm at the demon queen’s birthday celebration.
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Hand in hand, they face one difficulty after another and come to understand the unforgettable pasts each person has endured. Little by little, they draw closer to the truth behind the kingdom’s destruction…
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As Yao Wan and Yun Tian spend time together, their feelings grow ever deeper. Beneath a ginkgo tree, they pledge their love and swear to remain faithful for life.
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“From the first time I saw you, the years have blossomed with beauty. I have a beloved, gentle and virtuous, my childhood companion, whose love runs deep. I wish to hold your hand and grow old by your side.”
“We met in our youth and found our hearts in harmony. Together, we play the zither and the harp, and treat each other with respect. Our love will endure for all our lives.”
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The main plot drives the story, and the ending is tragic.
Every character is flawed, with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Lots of dialogue.
All kinds of couples.
A novella, around 150,000 words.
(Please read with care if this might bother you.)
