After a Thousand Turns, Pear Blossoms Fall

Pear blossoms bloom and fall. How wonderful that you and I are here together! ...The pear blossoms bloom and fall again. Will you still come back?

Background

The Muye Dynasty, a kingdom absent from the history books; a famous courtesan who only wishes for a simple life and a promise kept; and a passionate general with a nation in his heart and responsibility on his shoulders. They share a knowing smile at the ways of the world, and shed tears over them too. Did they manage to live in a world of their own, or did the world lead them toward an unknown destination?

Characters

Xia Duxuan: The heroine, daughter of a bandit chief. She once thought her path in life was clear: she would inherit the stronghold her father had built with his own hands. But after she is betrayed by some people, she is sold into a brothel, and her life changes. She learns to survive and live, and finds friends, lovers, and enemies... Even through storms and hardships, even when covered in wounds, she remains determined to follow her own path... At last, with tears running down her face, she asks, “Will you watch pear blossoms with me for the rest of our lives?”

Gu Nanyi: The hero, son of a renowned general. Loyal and devoted, he has fought alongside his father and older brother since he was young, campaigning in the north and south. His burning passion is to defend his country. But after his brother dies, he takes a different path. By day, he leads a dissolute life of wine and women, but by night, he does things entirely different from what he does during the day... “I used to want only to defend our land, even if I died on the battlefield. Now, I want to protect you too...”

Chu Qingyuan: A maid in a brothel. She is timid but stubborn. Duxuan’s arrival gives her a chance to show what she can do. Little by little, she learns to stand on her own and uses her frail body to fight the cruelty of reality. She has always preferred peace and quiet, but after meeting him, she learns to let go and open up. When something matters, she gives it everything she has...

Mu Changjun: The third prince of the Muye Dynasty, straightforward, bold, and unruly. He scorns fame and fortune, and has no interest in political power. His personality is also ill-suited to ruling a country, but fate loves to play tricks on people. He is destined to rule the realm, and destined to change and make sacrifices for it...

Story

Xia Duxuan, the daughter of a bandit chief, is framed and sold into a brothel. She begins to fight against her fate and meets Gu Nanyi, a great general of the Muye Dynasty. They are both meddlesome, and fate binds them tightly together. There is an unspoken understanding between them. Her life and his wars bring them closer, making them kindred spirits, confidants, and partners. Where will the wheels of fate carry them?

“Everyone says you never smile, but when you’re with me, it seems like...”

“If I rarely smiled in the first half of my life, it was because fate wanted me to save all my smiles for you. Do you understand?”

“No matter how much something matters to me, I can act as if it means nothing. But with you, I can’t even pretend.”

“Once, you said you couldn’t even pretend not to care about me. Now you say you don’t want to see me. I’m no fool. I know you have your reasons. I’ll go, because I believe that one day you’ll come for me. I’ll wait. Take care!”