(The first in the I’ll Be series. Pure historical court intrigue! Two equally strong leads! Long live the ensemble cast!!!)
A well-educated, proper duke’s daughter × an overlooked prince who hides his strength and bides his time
“One battle for the throne, and Jinling saw no spring for ten years.”
A rebellion eight years ago scattered the fifteen children of noble houses who had studied together at the Imperial Academy, learning from childhood to “live off the emperor’s salary and shoulder his worries.” They all went their separate ways. …Eight years later, when the people suffer, not one of them stands by and does nothing. Pei Yan never wanted to drag too many people into this struggle for power, but the noble youths who kept joining him became his staunchest allies. Later, they discover together that this game of strategy, played on the world as its board, began eight years ago… Some find room to grow, some have been plotting for years, and some remain forever young.
The children of noble houses have finally grown up, becoming adults capable of standing on their own. Witness the noble clans of a troubled age dedicate themselves to the people, and see a prosperous era carry on the glories of generations past. The game has begun, and we are all pieces on the board.
“What defines a noble house?”
“Shouldering the ruler’s worries, safeguarding the people’s lives, bearing the responsibility of the Great Way, and following the path of the gentleman.”
“Who are its paragons?”
“Yu Yuheng, whose wine is sharp as winter frost; Zheng Ze’an, as steadfast as plum, orchid, pine, and bamboo; Jiang Tingyu, a master strategist; Xie Xianzhi, proud and untamed;
Pei Huaijin, the cold-faced Buddha; Xiao Ziqi, compassionate toward all; Pei Jinxing, as ethereal as moonlight; Yang Xingzhou, a prodigy from a young age.”
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“Yu Shu, eldest daughter of the Yu clan of Jinling, was born in a prosperous age and raised in a family of wealth and distinction. She excels in statecraft and military strategy, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Every noble custom and worldly brilliance is embodied in her. She is not marrying me; she is the empress. Whoever marries her will be the most honored person in the land. Pei Yan will always submit to Yu Shu.”
Zheng Yin, Yu Shu, Ye Lin, Su Shao Zheng Shuo, Yang Yu, Xie Jing, Ye Song, Xiao Yun Su Shao, Pei Yan, Jiang Shu, Yu Yan, Yang Xian "Executing policies and wielding power, overwhelming power." Everyone in the world says that people with high positions despise feelings the most, but among them, the infatuated ones are even more serious. The storm is coming, and no one is immune. "A son of an aristocratic family, I inherit the kindness of the king. Defend the territory and protect the safety of the king." Carrying heavy burdens and taking responsibility. Ming things in the world, stand in the clouds. Since then, the sky has been bright. That is the best interpretation of the boyhood of Xian Yi and Ang Ma. It was midsummer and the age was prosperous.
This book is really great!!!!! I have never read such a righteous article. The group portraits in the book really made me unable to let it go for a long time. The book contains the oath of "sons of aristocratic family, inherit the kindness of the king. Defend the territory and protect the safety of the king", and has an excellent view of love. "I have identified her in this life, but she also has her own family. "I can't be selfish and let her stay away from my mother's family because of me. You can't force this matter." It really shocked me. Each of them is a true son of aristocratic families, serving the country and the people. I have never written such a long book review. This book really makes me admire
Super beautiful, it is my destiny to fall in love with group portraits at first sight 😳😳😳
I really like that sentence. I have identified her in this life, but she also has her own family. When I see this, I want to say that everyone in this book has their own distinct character image. I like to see this kind of group portrait of each person that can become a book.
This book is really good! It not only writes about love and love, but also writes about the profound righteousness of young people when facing the danger of the country and the suffering of the people. The teenagers worked together to create their own era.
It's very beautiful. If you like looking at group portraits, you can really give it a try.
It's so beautiful, every character is flesh and blood, wonderful
Super beautiful 🥰 The writing is great
It's okay. The overall framework is pretty good. Occasionally, the more modern quotations are a bit abrupt, not so detailed, and the pace is fast.
Very beautiful, and the writing is superb!!!