Bai Chengjin

Name: Bai Chengjin
Author: Red Convertible Mustang

白城烬

by Red Convertible Mustang (红色敞篷野马)

Status: Completed
Length: 423k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Palace & Household Intrigue
Updated: 3mo ago
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[Fallen Princess × Northern Wei Emperor | Two Powerhouses Plotting for Power | Taking by Force | Dangerous Relationship | Marriage First, Love Later] Helian Nayan was born when Hu Xia was at its height, and grew up as the Helian family fell into decay. She had seen her father, Helian Bobo, build an empire that seemed to reach the heavens. She had also watched her brothers tear at one another amid the empire's very lifeblood. She understood early on that a dynasty was not a family, and kinship was no kindness. The only thing that could keep a person safe was their position. After Tongwan City fell, the women of the old kingdom were sorted into new places. Young consorts smashed themselves against the stone steps. Cries rang out beneath the white walls, while the young conqueror stood at the foot of the steps, watching it all with cold eyes. That was also the night Helian Nayan truly saw Tuoba Tao for the first time. She suddenly understood that if Tongwan was fated to fall, and the name of the Helian family was destined to be buried in the shifting sands, then at least she would live at the heart of the next empire. She would not be a fallen princess placed wherever others chose, an old possession in someone's tent, or a face in the harem that would sooner or later be replaced. She would survive. She would ensure that the blood of the fallen dynasty continued to flow through the new realm. In the Game of Thrones, they admired one another and schemed against each other; they drew close and remained wary. There was also a hint of affection that neither of them might be willing to admit, even to themselves. This is not a story about someone being saved. It is the story of a fallen princess and a young emperor who see one another, tame one another, help one another fulfill their ambitions, and hurt one another. In the end, Helian Nayan understood that what she wanted from life was to stand at his side, at the highest point in the realm, admired and feared by all, and remembered in the history books. “Since I have established it, all rites shall take their origin from here.” She is a dragon.

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Tuoba Tao and Na Yan really fit the term "empress". It's not a couple changing their skins, but two people standing in the center of power, loving each other with responsibility, cost and the world. It's rare to see such a weighty emotional line.
4 likes3mo ago
The dual strengths of the male and female protagonists are well written. It is not the type where the female protagonist talks about being dually powerful but actually relies on the male protagonist to cheat her all the way. Tuoba Tao and Na Yan really recognized each other and achieved each other's success. The emperor and the queen would kill me.
3 likes3mo ago
I like the way the "Queen" is written in this book. The queen is not a promoted version of a beloved concubine, but a real institutional position: the harem, religion, old clan, inheritance, and etiquette are all placed on her. After Na Yan sat on it, his whole demeanor changed.
3 likes4mo ago
The emotional line is nice, but it's not just a sweet pet. The male and female protagonists go from conquest, survival, and temptation to trust, conspiracy, and mutual support. This line is particularly layered. Later on, they really only understand each other.
2 likes3mo ago
The character Helian Bobo is so charming, violent, dazzling, and cruel, but he is not just crazy. His fatherly love for Na Yan was very complicated, which made me understand why Na Yan was able to recognize love and give love later on.
2 likes4mo ago
The male protagonist is really not an ordinary romance hero. His love is imperial, not gentle but very heavy. What he told the heroine was not "You don't have to worry about anything", but "You stand up and support them." This emotional line is so exciting.
2 likes4mo ago
This book is very attractive to me. Everyone has their own image and characteristics, which is beautiful.
2 likes4mo ago
The writing style of this novel is great, the various characters are well described, and it is not cliché in the same genre.
3mo ago
Come on, it's a good book and it will get better and better. Anyway, I really like it.
3mo ago
It looks great. I like it. I highly recommend it. The content is rich and worth reading.
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