Three Years After I Transmigrated, the City Lord Became My Prisoner

Name: Three Years After I Transmigrated, the City Lord Became My Prisoner
Author: Ziyushi

穿越3年后，城主成我阶下囚

by Ziyushi (紫语石)

Status: Completed
Length: 812k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Ancient-Style Life
Updated: 8mo ago
English: RandomTL: Request

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Synopsis

Content warning: This is a revenge story with a tragic romance. The male lead seeks redemption. It includes injury, imprisonment, and whipping, so proceed with caution.

The leads are bitter enemies bound by fate, in both this life and their past lives.

Angst and heartbreak, both leads are strong and devoted to each other, happy ending

Proud, aloof Emperor Star VS revenge-driven Seven Killings queen

In her first life, Yun Shuyue fell blindly in love with Huo Chenfeng.

Little did she know the man would destroy her city and kill her father and brother.

Only then did she realize she’d foolishly fallen into his emotional game.

When she got another chance at life, she transmigrated into the body of a general’s daughter.

To her surprise, she discovered that after she died, the man had fallen hopelessly in love with her.

Yun Shuyue entered the game of her own accord.

She used his feelings for her as leverage.

She investigated what had happened back then and gradually took everything from him.

Her hatred never faded. She pretended to love him and played along, keeping him by her side so she could make him walk the same path she had.

Yun Shuyue schemed to the utmost,

never imagining that the man, given another chance at life, would humble himself to the dust.

He let her do as she pleased, accepting every humiliation she inflicted on him.

Yun Shuyue said, “Since you’re willing to surrender, don’t expect me to show you mercy.

I’ll take everything you have without a second thought.

I’ll use any means necessary and pay any price to get what I want.”

Huo Chenfeng replied, “I understand.”

In the end, the man paved the way for her and avenged her, dying without even a whole body left.

In her second life, he died and she became emperor.

In her third life, the truth finally came to light: they had been fated enemies from the very beginning.

It was only because the Emperor Star fell in love and the Seven Killings grew resentful that they were bound by the grudges of three lifetimes.

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386Chapters

1.2kReads · 30 days

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103Shelf adds, last 14 days

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The story is very engaging, with a captivating plot and beautiful language. Highly recommended.
12 likes10mo ago
It's tied! This is really interesting! The male lead is beautiful, strong, and tragic; the more he suffers, the more he seems like a sickly beauty. In the latest chapter, he's even wearing a bracelet; I'm looking forward to the anklet! 😳 I hope the female lead can become even stronger and stand on her own. Silently supporting the later episodes where she pursues him and teases him (he's so perfect for being teased!) 🥰😘
8 likes11mo ago
This is really well-written, truly intense both physically and emotionally! It's a book that perfectly matches my tastes!! The male lead is strong, patient, and 100% willing. The female lead is also strong, not coy or artificial, and the torment isn't forced; the plot is logically sound. I really love this book! The author writes so well! 👍
6 likes11mo ago
Who will share your love and hate, who will promise you a life both heaven and earth? This is a heart-wrenching work crafted with the author's sincere dedication. Unlike other online novels, this one excels at subtly conveying emotions through words and foreshadowing events, making it a rare gem in the genre. Not to mention its delicate, beautiful, and poignant language.
5 likes10mo ago
This book is excellent. The author's writing is beautiful, the plot is smooth and full of twists and turns, and the concept is very good. Whether it's the creation of vivid imagery or the description of character dialogue, the author's writing is just right. It's a very good work and I highly recommend it!
4 likes9mo ago
The plot is meticulously crafted and full of tension. The cold and aloof city lord and the strong female lead are vividly portrayed, and their emotional transformations are natural and smooth, making the deep affection and scheming in their "strong versus strong" confrontation interesting. Highly recommended.
4 likes9mo ago
Five stars to encourage the author, but I'd like to offer some suggestions. The author's use of punctuation is somewhat inappropriate; if it could be improved, the book would be even better. The incorrect use of exclamation marks greatly affects the reading experience. Also, replacing those dots with ellipses would make the reading experience more immersive. I really like the author's style, so I'd like to help improve this book. 💕
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[Learned][Learned][Learned] Although the synopsis describes it as a tragic story, it's not tragic for the sake of tragedy. Every twist and turn is rooted in the plot and characters. The female lead, Yun Shutong, exudes a powerful aura and is incredibly capable—a true leading lady. The clash between the male and female leads is intense and thrilling, making for an extremely enjoyable read.
3 likes8mo ago
This book is a thrilling tale of plot twists and revenge! The protagonist goes from unrequited love to rebirth, watching the once arrogant city lord fall from grace and become a prisoner. The novel's tension is palpable. The female-centric revenge plot is clear and engaging, with elements like whipping and imprisonment perfectly suited to every reader.
3 likes9mo ago
It's a very good book, but it's incredibly heart-wrenching. Both the male and female leads suffer greatly, but it evokes strong emotional resonance and makes the reader feel very involved. The author's plot is cleverly designed, and the characters are vividly portrayed. It's definitely worth collecting and reading; you won't regret it.
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