The Empty City

In this life, she is nothing but a wisp of a departed soul, yet she still clings to the love she once knew. She lives on the edge of darkness, needing only a sliver of sunlight to grow wild. She needs no one's pity. After he left her battered and broken, she walked away resolutely in the great hall of Xucheng and cast a spell to keep herself from ever getting involved in love again.

With the smallest gesture, he could plunge an entire nation into crisis. His brilliance was enough to make his enemies retreat in fear. His effortless, bewitching charm could win countless hearts with a single smile. But when their paths crossed, she saw through his disguise. And when he suddenly realized he had fallen in love with her, she was already beyond his reach.

"If you make me a promise, I will stay by your side."

"Of three thousand waters, I take only one ladle."

"Through every turn of reincarnation, I will never leave you."