When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends

Name: When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends
Author: Rui Xuan

灯明劫尽

by Rui Xuan (睿暄)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 859k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Ancient-Style Life
Updated: 2d ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting]

She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destroy everything those people gained through broken promises and tear away their hypocritical masks. She wants to build a golden age with him, one that belongs to them both.

He is the noble and peerless heir to a duke, yet he killed his own blood relative under cover of night. He has no desire to be a good man, and his methods are ruthless, but he is willing to put his life in her hands just to make her smile. She understands his pure heart. To protect her peace, he wants to obtain everything they need to bring about the peace and prosperity they dream of.

Everyone tears at one another for power. Then let them watch their authority crumble. They call anyone who opposes them a traitorous rebel. Then let them see how those so-called rebels overturn the world of hypocrisy and deceit.

If she goes mad, he will become a demon. They will slaughter their way through the imperial city, offering their clan’s blood in tribute to the wronged and loyal dead. They enter the game and fight the wicked, only to find themselves sinking deep into the mire. They will fight their way out, and they will catch one another, too.

Jiang Youning, this world is cruel. I offer you the realm as my betrothal gift. May I protect you for the rest of your life?

Xiao Yu, I stake the rest of my life on you. I’m betting you won’t make me regret it.

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This is a captivating political intrigue and revenge novel. The female lead is a seemingly favored but secretly resentful princess, while the male lead is a ruthless yet deeply affectionate duke's heir. From initial testing to eventual complete trust, they join forces to stir up the court, seeking revenge against those who betrayed them.
22 likes9mo ago
After reading the opening of the novel, the image of a princess who grows independently through the trials of fate leaps off the page. The protagonist, Jiang Youning, is undoubtedly the soul of the entire book. She wasn't born profound; rather, from a young age, after experiencing changes in reality, she gradually came to recognize the complexity of her environment and chose to say goodbye to her…
14 likes1y ago
Jiang Youning's return to the capital is the restart button for a power struggle. Burdened by the blood feud of the Mu family's past case, she concealed her sharp edges in the comfort of the Northern Prefecture, returning as the eldest princess, using herself as a pawn to discern her father's true intentions in recalling her, and subtly aligning herself with the Zhenbei Prince's scheme.
14 likes1y ago
The female lead, Jiang Youning, and the male lead, Xiao Yu, join forces; she goes mad, and he becomes demonic. They slaughter the loyal souls of the wronged officials in the imperial city, and they manage to escape unscathed even after entering the fray and fighting against villains—that is true strength.
12 likes11mo ago
A powerful collaboration, a perfect match, creating a series of captivating plots within the author's story, bringing to life vivid characters, and presenting the warmth and coldness of the world, the two sides of human nature... In a mind-blowing way. Highly readable and informative... Definitely worth recommending.
12 likes1y ago
This is a historical romance novel that blends political intrigue with a powerful sense of mutual attraction, boasting remarkable details, writing style, and subject matter. The author's distinctive writing style combines the elegance of historical romance with the sharp edge of fast-paced action.
10 likes9mo ago
Excellent. This is a thrilling drama of revenge and redemption set against the backdrop of a fictional dynasty. The dual strength of the eldest princess and the duke's heir is the soul of the entire book. The female lead, burdened by the hatred of her mother's death, appears gentle but is actually deeply shrewd and uses strategy to stir up the court.
9 likes7mo ago
This is a grand-scale historical romance novel filled with political intrigue and revenge. Centered on the theme of "two strong individuals with high intelligence and strategic brilliance," it portrays a seemingly gentle but manipulative princess seeking revenge for her mother, and a ruthless and ambitious prince willing to sacrifice everything for her mother.
9 likes10mo ago
Jiang Youning's growth journey is deeply moving, from naivety to composure, upholding her beliefs in adversity and accumulating strength to break through obstacles and move forward. The author delicately portrays a three-dimensional and well-rounded female protagonist who grows through challenges; her unwavering commitment to her original aspirations and her pursuit of the truth are powerful and worthy of careful reading.
9 likes11mo ago
"The Light of the Lamp" is not a simple revenge story, but a tale of love, hate, and revenge orchestrated by two "mad" protagonists: Princess Jiang Youning and Prince Xiao Yu. It combines grand, sweeping events with tender, enduring moments, its fast-paced plot making it utterly captivating.
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