After the Scorned One Was Reborn, the Emperor Regretted It Too Late

As the heir of a duke's estate, Xie Zhiyi had been doted on since childhood and lived a life of easy luxury.

Then, one day, he got lost and wandered into the cold palace, where he found a dying prince.

He often brought home stray cats and dogs, but this was the first time he'd found a person.

The boy was on the brink of death, yet stubbornly refused to bow his head. Unable to bear leaving him there, Xie Zhiyi brought him food and clothes for the winter.

From then on, Xie Zhiyi often visited the forgotten Ninth Prince. As time passed, they became the closest of friends.

When Xuan Qingtan was ignored, Xie Zhiyi devised a plan to draw the emperor's attention to him.

When Xuan Qingtan fell seriously ill, Xie Zhiyi cared for him day and night, never leaving his side.

When Xuan Qingtan was in danger, Xie Zhiyi risked half his life to save him.

He stayed by his side as he rose from having nothing to ascending the throne. Everyone said Xie Zhiyi's good days had finally come.

Xie Zhiyi thought so too. But when he searched through the list of titles being bestowed, his own name was nowhere to be found.

Only then did Xie Zhiyi understand that Xuan Qingtan had been using him all along.

Now that he'd achieved his aims, he naturally cast aside the man he no longer needed.

In the end, sick and alone, Xie Zhiyi died in the snow at the dilapidated ducal estate.

When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the day he first met Xuan Qingtan.

This time, he turned and walked away without hesitation. He only wanted to stay by his family and friends and live out his life in peace.

But Xuan Qingtan, who had once treated him as worthless, suddenly changed completely and clutched Xie Zhiyi tightly around the waist. “Don't leave me.”

Reading Guide:

1. Both are virgins; one-on-one romance.

2. A groveling pursuit and happy ending! No switching love interests! Neither the top nor the bottom is perfect, and both have their own flaws. Readers can take their past experiences into account when judging them.

3. The story is fictional. Personal attacks are not welcome. (Pay attention!)

Message: Loving yourself comes first.