In the year 415 AD, the three-hundredth Spring of Everlasting Youth began on the continent of Eunota.
The young lord of the Qing clan traveled from Lidu to the Imperial City, parting ways with the Son of the Four Seas. The Golden Lord of the far northern desert had long remained neutral, yet still headed to the front lines when his homeland fell into turmoil. The bloodline of the Rose Knight split in two: one branch wandered far from home, its spirit still unbroken; the other lived in luxury and declined with each passing day. The green fields of the southwest seemed to have no interest in politics, yet the seeds of upheaval were quietly sown before anyone noticed.
And so came the piles of intricate scrolls and vows of opposition. For the greater good of our homeland, we swear to defend the throne to the death. Love, hatred, friendship, legacy, and upheaval will go on without end.
In the years before peace arrived, the fluttering banners shone as brilliantly as the dawn.
Amid this endless torment, was there anyone who would always love you, anyone who would always stay by your side? Was there anyone who would accompany you from youth into old age, anyone who would weep like rain when you died?
Centuries later, their ballads were still sung by wandering minstrels, and their statues still stood. They were not like the "them" of the stories, bearing a spear of victory, a lance of justice, a scepter of judgment, and a book of creation that had never truly existed. Only the crimson flame Archmage at their head looked lifelike, his expression cold, his white-jade hand raised high with the banner of glory and dawn.
I am written in the history books, while you are etched in my heart.
[Reader's Guide]
1. Qing Ge x Hua Se: brilliant, devoted, and a battle-hardened mage at the peak of power, a politician x seemingly self-reliant, healing, truly sweet on the outside and dark within, a potion-maker, mage, and schemer. Open ending.
2. The only thing I can guarantee has no potential triggers is love of country, society, and humanity. Every story has a complete outline and archived research materials. Aside from occasionally updating irregularly and not writing enough words to avoid the blacklist, I have no history of being anti-China, hating the Party, plagiarism, trope theft, common reader triggers, or taking bribes. If you still need a list of potential triggers, first consider whether judging every story by your own standards makes you the center of the universe and damages the diverse creative environment we already have.
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[Recommended Reading]
The sequel is complete: I Waited, Still Determined, for Our Reunion. The gods are long dead, and I am the only one who still loves you.
The prequel is being updated whenever inspiration strikes: I Keep My Promise Through Steadfast Devotion. A sweet, silly romance and roses.
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Theme: Who sips the wine of power and pens the lies of love? Who ascends the golden throne and writes the verses of glory?
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Dear author, please don't be angry at the haters. When you started this first yuri novel in 2016, you told us that you wanted to write about large-scale wars, betrayal and loyalty, choices between national and personal interests, and stories of courageous struggle to change everyone's fate in a bad world. Although your writing style wasn't very mature then, we all saw your efforts.
The victor is king, the loser is villain. Goujian endured hardship and humiliation to conquer the state of Wu and gained a good reputation. Huase used the Water Mirror Technique to infiltrate the country for many years. Even during the Genyuan Rebellion, she was able to speak and act freely despite her pain. However, she failed, and history has labeled her a "traitor."
I'll always remember this wonderful story. Qingge and Huase meet, grow up together, and gradually fall in love. Qingge gradually accepts Huase, who has always been there for her and treats her sincerely. Huase's pretense unknowingly turns into sincerity. They become enemies because of their opposing stances, yet they always care about each other deep down. It's truly unforgettable.
I've loved *The Mage's Tower* ever since I read it a few years ago, and I also read *The Corridor of Longing*. I love the characters you created, their stories, and the world-building. I didn't see your reply on *Rose Beauty* before, but I suddenly realized I saw it was from four months ago. The chapter on *Rose Beauty* that hasn't been updated yet is locked and I can't reply to it temporarily, so I'm replying to you here.
LOL, I paused for a moment when I saw the description, it looked familiar, then I realized the name didn't match, and then I checked the purchase history and realized it had been renamed! Oh well, the original title really had a certain feel to it.
I really love this book. What could be more romantic than a fight to the death?
*Sobs* I come back every now and then to check and replenish my power.
Why write something so well that I always find myself rereading it every now and then?
Back then, when I naively saw this sweet and adorable synopsis, I thought I was in for a treat—a huge bowl of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing excessive displays of affection) awaiting me. I imagined watching the young lord and her loyal little puppy showering each other with sweetness. Turns out, I was too naive. There was plenty of sweetness, but it was tainted with toxicity!
This is beautifully written. Thank you, author, for telling me such a wonderful story.