Dusting Off into Cang Ning

[Pure historical romance, no transmigration or rebirth, raising a wife, sweet at first and angsty later, happy ending.] A Ning is a young orphan whom Mu Chenxiao found when he was a boy. She bears unmistakable traces of Hu ancestry. Mu Chenxiao was originally cold and ill-tempered, and only kept her at his side as a personal maid. He never expected the little orphan to be so clever and quick-witted, winning his approval from an early age. The capital is plunged into turmoil when the crown prince’s coup fails, and the Prince of Jin’s residence is implicated. Mu Chenxiao is exiled to the northern frontier, where he and A Ning depend on each other and endure countless hardships. Seven years later, Mu Chenxiao seizes control of the northern armies by ruthless means, rises to become a formidable warlord, and returns to Luojing. Luojing is once again swept up in bloody turmoil, with sinister forces lurking everywhere and new challenges at every turn. A Ning faithfully serves at his side. Once he reaches the pinnacle of power, the two plan to spend the rest of their lives in happiness. Then A Ning suddenly disappears without a trace, and Mu Chenxiao descends into madness. Two years later, a woman drives her sword through his chest. “You dog emperor, your life is mine.” Mu Chenxiao: “Ning’er...” Theme: [Companionship is the longest-lasting declaration of love]