My Archnemesis Insists on Loving Me (Rekindled Romance)

The cold and heartless Lord Xie x the Chief Minister Pei, who says one thing and means another

[Reunion after a long separation] [Childhood friends] [Love rekindled]

Xie Lan Yin and Pei Ling were childhood sweethearts, a perfect match praised by everyone in the capital.

Everyone was certain that the Xie and Pei families would one day join in marriage and create a celebrated love story.

Until the palace coup of the thirty-sixth year of Cheng'an.

The Pei family was branded traitorous and exterminated, with only Pei Ling left alive, exiled to Jingzhou.

That same year, the Xie family rose to the highest ranks of court on the strength of their role in quelling the rebellion.

For three years in the bitter cold of Jingzhou, Xie Lan Yin never sent him a single letter or even a word of concern.

The young lovers who had once promised each other forever became strangers burdened by a blood feud.

Later, the court fell and a new emperor ascended the throne.

Pei Ling distinguished himself repeatedly in battle and won the new emperor's favor, returning to court.

When he met Xie Lan Yin again, he was no longer the unfortunate young man in exile. He had become the Chief Minister, a powerful official who could control the court with one hand.

In everyone else's eyes, Pei Ling and Xie Lan Yin were bitter rivals who never yielded to each other.

When Xie Lan Yin caught a cold, Pei Ling mocked her for being too frail to shoulder great responsibilities.

When Xie Lan Yin was caught in the rain after court, Pei Ling's carriage just happened to pass her by, splashing mud all over her.

When Xie Lan Yin was attacked by others, Pei Ling watched from the sidelines, indifferent.

Everyone said that Lord Xie and Chief Minister Pei had become mortal enemies who couldn't coexist.

Everyone thought they hated each other.

Until one late night.

Snow blanketed the palace, and the banquet had ended. In a corner by the Meridian Gate, Pei Ling, reeking of wine, trapped Xie Lan Yin in a narrow space.

He lowered his head and cupped her face, their breaths mingling, his lips hovering just short of hers.

"Xie Lan Yin, if there's more love than hate between us, don't push me away."

She didn't move, but looked up and asked, "And if there's more hate than love?"

"Then keep hating me. As long as I'm the one you look at."

Only love that surges like a flood can make hate cut to the bone.

Pei Ling thinks he truly hates Xie Lan Yin more than anything.

Reading guide:

1. One-on-one romance, both leads have no prior sexual experience.

2. Female-lead-focused, happy ending.

3. Romance is the focus, with the plot in a supporting role. Angsty first, sweet later.

Theme: I came only for you.