Five Years After the Cold, Powerful NPC Was Widowed

The historical fantasy game Glorious Age drew enormous attention as soon as it was released.

It offered a high degree of freedom and an expansive world, with everything from construction, management, combat, and farming to romance.

Ye Wan had no interest in it at first, but she fell for one of its NPCs.

The NPC was named Jiang Chutang, and her character art was exquisite. Unfortunately, she came from a poor family, spoke little, and was constantly mistreated. Most players lost interest after talking to her a couple of times.

Ye Wan didn't mind. One day, she would ask after Jiang Chutang and make sure she was well; the next, she'd draw cards and send her gifts; a few days later, she'd take her to get medical treatment and have her wounds tended.

She diligently completed quests and worked hard to gather materials, with a little help from the all-purpose power of spending money. Three months passed, and Jiang Chutang's affection rating was still -1.

Heartbroken, Ye Wan quit the game, deleted her account, and swore she'd never be fooled by a pretty woman again.

The next time she heard news about Glorious Age, it had released a full-dive version.

Ye Wan registered a new account and logged in.

The timeline had advanced five years. The pitiful girl from before had long since risen to the highest levels of power.

And the identity she randomly got was... a maid trying to climb into the powerful minister's bed.

Looking at the cold and aloof Jiang Chutang before her, Ye Wan: "..."

Jiang Chutang was stunningly beautiful, with an elegant, icy bearing. She held power over the court, yet no one dared approach her.

There were two reasons.

First, everyone knew she was cold-hearted and merciless.

Second, her heart belonged to her lost love, who had died long ago. No living person could ever compare to the dead.

Five years earlier, a woman had leaned lazily against Jiang Chutang and asked with a bright smile, "Do you like me?"

Unfortunately, before Jiang Chutang could answer, the woman disappeared.

No body was ever found.

One day, a maid foolish enough to know no fear appeared in her room.

She was timid, clumsy, and full of flaws.

Except for her face.

It looked just like someone from Jiang Chutang's past.

Cover: Beyond the Four Seasons

Theme: Work hard at life and keep moving upward every day!