My Secret Guard Is a Hidden Edition

[Cold, hard-hearted courtier's bodyguard x gentle yet resilient daughter of a high-ranking official from the previous dynasty]

To save her younger brother, the young Song Zizi ventured alone into danger, where Shen Juan, who was investigating the same matter, rescued her.

Shen Juan was the personal bodyguard of Prince Ying and was known as the capital's greatest assassin. Cold and hard-hearted, he was relentlessly pursued by Song Zizi as she sought news of her brother. Little by little, she chipped away at the ice around his heart.

To Shen Juan, he was nothing but a tool who obeyed others' orders, with no need for thoughts or feelings. Then he met Song Zizi, and for the first time, he had someone he wanted to protect for the rest of his life.

Just as he was falling for her, Shen Juan learned that Song Zizi was the daughter of a high-ranking official from the previous dynasty and was betrothed to Prince Ying.

He had to personally escort Song Zizi to Luojing, and deliver her to Prince Ying.

Song Zizi resisted the engagement and tried to run away, but Shen Juan caught her and brought her back.

"Shen Juan, do you really want me to marry Prince Ying?" Song Zizi asked, her eyes red. He said nothing, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his palms.

Later, Song Zizi arrived in Luojing, and was brought to Prince Ying's side.

The Emperor issued an edict. The wedding date was set.

For the second time, Song Zizi asked Shen Juan with red-rimmed eyes, "Can't you see how I feel about you? Let's leave Luojing together. There's room for us somewhere in this vast world."

Shen Juan remained silent, and once again delivered her to Prince Ying's residence.

From then on, Song Zizi's heart died.

When the Eastern Palace plotted rebellion, Shen Juan's true identity was revealed to the world.

The Emperor promised him anything he wished, even the throne. Shen Juan said only, "I want Song Zizi."

On their wedding day, Song Zizi sat on the bridal bed, but there was not a glimmer of light left in her eyes.

"You asked the Emperor for me just to get revenge on Prince Ying, your former master, and everyone who once saw you as Prince Ying's attack dog."

Shen Juan said nothing. He only bent down and held her tightly in his arms.

The court was full of treacherous intrigue. He could disregard everything else, but he would protect her and keep her safe for the rest of her life.

Reading Guide:

1. One-on-one romance, happy ending.

2. The heroine has a character growth arc.

3. The hero falls in love but dares not claim her at first. Later, he pursues her desperately to win her back.

4. Set in an alternate history. Please don't nitpick the historical details.

Synopsis screenshotted on June 30, 2026.

Theme: Every person matters to the world.