The most ruthless thing Yan Zhengtong ever did wasn't dragging a court official into bed at eighteen, or personally wiping out his maternal relatives' entire clan at twenty.
It was pouring poisoned wine down his throat on the dragon throne and smiling at Shi Xuan as he stormed the palace: “This mess is yours now.”
He schemed all his life, going from the Empress Dowager's puppet to a tyrant reviled for generations. He “exiled” loyal ministers and able generals to pave the way for the new emperor, and “squandered” the treasury's silver on provisions for the rebel army.
He did every filthy thing imaginable, all to bring a true ruler into being for this dynasty.
Then he died, leaving nothing behind.
When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the day he turned eighteen, just after appointing Shi Xuan as his noble lord consort.
Looking at the still-youthful face below the steps, Yan Zhengtong remembered how this man had ultimately ruled the world in his previous life, only to live in loneliness. It all seemed absurd.
Fine. He was back for another round, was he?
This time, he decided, he would lie even lower, die even sooner, and toss the empire away as quickly as he could.
But Shi Xuan was acting strangely.
The general who should have hated him to the bone looked at him with increasing intensity, and protected him with growing desperation. Until, in the imperial study, Shi Xuan held him tightly in his arms, his voice hoarse.
“Yan Zhengtong, I beg you. Don't push me away. Don't take that path again.”
At that moment, Yan Zhengtong suddenly understood.
He wasn't the only one who had been reborn.
Someone had understood the desperate gamble he made in his previous life. Someone had cared. Someone had come back for him, carrying the love and hatred of two lifetimes.
“This time,” Shi Xuan whispered, biting the tip of his ear, each word steeped in blood, “we either live together or die together. I'll bear the weight of your empire with you.”
Yan Zhengtong gazed into those unfathomable eyes and suddenly smiled.
Fine.
Let's see who wins this time.
It's very interesting. The description of the relationship between the two people is very delicate. The author has strong skills and is not good at word count. At first, I thought Yan 123 was just a dispensable cannon fodder character, but the author spent a lot of time describing their plot. Yan San's hidden plot is also very exciting. Of course, the best description is the interaction between the two people. This book has a promising future.
The writing style is very delicate, and the author writes with great care. I like the character of the protagonist, he is ruthless and doesn't talk much, so I'm following him
Very nice, very logical, highly recommended
This is the first time I am willing to pursue an unfinished novel, but I beg you not to be fooled 😄 😄 The writing is very delicate, and the descriptions of people and events are very detailed.
It's really beautiful and well written. Please give me more reviews.
The plot description is very detailed, it is rare to see such a strong plot, and the characterization is also very rich, whether it is the protagonist or the supporting role.
The plot line and emotional line are both super exciting!! The author's little theater is also very interesting!! Strong recommendation, strong recommendation!!!
It's the first time I haven't finished watching it before I rated it, it's great.
I have been following it for a long time. It is very interesting. I am looking forward to the plot of Shi Xuan becoming a complete body. Teacher, please do it [send heartfelt]
It's logical and well-written, the descriptions are delicate, and it's nice to read. I'm so happy to see you writing so much 😘 Please don't cheat me ❤️