[A sickly, scheming hero x a heroine who grows into an independent woman]
[Historical romance only + one-on-one romance + both each other’s first + marriage before love + sickly hero + hero’s redemption arc + devoted love + mutual healing]
[Large ensemble cast, with many characters]
[A slow burn, so patience is required]
[Entirely fictional, with no real-life inspiration]
[Every named character has a story of their own]
As the illegitimate daughter of the Imperial Academy’s director, Duan Yuning lives each day cautiously and anxiously. She doesn’t hope to find a good husband; she only wants a peaceful life.
But fate has other plans. She is told to take her elder legitimate sister’s place and marry the crown prince.
The very same crown prince who is gravely ill and may not have long to live.
On her wedding night, there is no grand procession or wedding ceremony. Someone simply leads her, step by step, into a dim room thick with the pungent smell of medicine.
“You’re not Duan Yuan?” a faint voice comes from the bed.
Duan Yuning answers timidly, “No.”
A mocking laugh comes from the bed. After a long pause, the voice speaks again. “Good. In that case, it’s time we stopped pretending.”
Duan Yuning has no idea what happened. All she knows is that the crown prince, who should have died long ago, suddenly grows stronger day by day, and he is nothing like the ill-tempered, sinister killer described in the rumors.
He is gentle and attentive toward her, and feels for her as she is pushed aside everywhere she goes.
“A Ning, don’t be afraid. I’m here.”
This is a brilliant literary talent, I am ashamed of myself.
Great, great, come on!!!