I Failed to Retire After Raising a Younger Man

After transmigrating, Lu Zhaoyan is appointed Saintess of the Ming Cult in a moment of crisis. At the request of the benefactor who saved her, she assists Chu Lingyun, the newly appointed Cult Leader. For ten years, Lu Zhaoyan manages the cult, encourages farming and weaving, builds waterworks, and improves people's lives, taking the Ming Cult to unprecedented heights. Although Chu Lingyun looks at her more and more strangely, Lu Zhaoyan believes she has it all figured out: It's fine, I understand. Since ancient times, regents entrusted with great power have always ended up under suspicion... It's come to this, so it's time to make a run for it! But less than three days after Lu Zhaoyan leaves the Ming Cult, Chu Lingyun personally catches her and brings her back. Chu Lingyun grips her wrist tightly, his black hair hanging loose, his gaze cold and his voice honeyed yet impossible to disobey: "You're the one who taught me to keep what I love firmly in my hands, Sister." "Why won't you live by that principle yourself? Why won't you stay by my side? Did I not learn well enough?" Since ancient times, deep affection has been as boundless as the sea, while wealth and status drift like clouds. How could we bear to part so easily, only to turn love into hatred? [Reader's Guide] 1. Chu Lingyun x Lu Zhaoyan. A dark, obsessive, seemingly delicate green-tea schemer who is really the Ming Cult Leader, a ruthless killer x an emotionally steady, excellent cook and devoted builder who can't recognize a straightforward confession, the Ming Cult Saintess. Happy ending. 2. The only thing I can guarantee will never be a dealbreaker in this story is that it loves the country, society, and humanity. Every story of mine has a complete outline and archived research. Apart from occasional delays in updates and not meeting the word count required to avoid the blacklist, I have no history of insulting China, hating the Party, plagiarism, idea recycling, common dealbreakers, or taking bribes. If you still need a list of potential dealbreakers, first consider whether judging every story by your own standards makes you the center of the universe and damages an otherwise diverse creative environment. 3. This blurb was written between 2016 and 2017, finalized in 2024, and backed up with screenshots. The story began on September 17, 2024, and went premium on October 23, with a 10,000-word update on launch day. [Recommendations] Completed wuxia GL: My Senior Sister Says She Won't Marry Anyone But Me. I was so flattered that I froze on the spot. Ongoing Western Crossover GL fanfic: I resent the moon for not shining on me, and resent it for shining on me when it isn't the moon. I specialize in beautiful, strong, tragic heroines devoted to self-cultivation, family, governance, and peace for all. My profile has more stories of this type, so come on in and don't miss out. Follow my profile to hear about new stories as soon as they launch! Theme: One must have ambition. Once ambition is set, achievement will follow. Throughout history, no one has achieved great things without ambition.