The Heir's Boundless Devotion

Chu Xin, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo, was strikingly beautiful, yet arrogant, aloof, and utterly lawless. One day, he took a longsword and single-handedly slaughtered the entire Zhao family. He walked slowly out of the Zhao estate, leaving a bloody footprint with every step. The setting sun fell on his notched blade, its edge cold and sinister. Yang Wan happened to pass by and peeked through the carriage curtain, meeting Chu Xin's gaze. His dark eyes held nothing but murderous intent and a vacant, deathly emptiness. The next day, she heard that Chu Xin had been sentenced to death by slicing, a punishment that would keep him alive as he was cut apart for three days. The Chu and Yang families had never had anything to do with each other. Yang Wan had only heard the story as gossip. Who could have guessed that, after living another life, the Chu family matriarch would suddenly name her as the bride for Chu Xin, a man who had no connection to her whatsoever? Yang Wan was so frightened her eyes went wide, and she turned and ran. Chu Xin reached out and wrapped an arm around her slender waist. His dark eyes brimmed with wounded reproach. "Wanwan, do you think I'm good-looking?" Yang Wan answered in a trembling voice, "Y-yes... very good-looking." Chu Xin's eyes lit up. "Marry me, and I'll let you look at me every day..." He set aside all his arrogance, wishing only to shield her from every storm! PS: This story is set in a fictional world. All customs and systems are made up, so please don't nitpick the research! +++ My completed works, including "Married in Secret to a CEO," "Transmigrating to Become a Republican-Era Heiress," "The Eldest Daughter of the Yan Family," "Bound Together as Husband and Wife," "The Legitimate Wife's Schemes," and "Chu Qing, the Legitimate Daughter," can all be found in my author profile. Coming soon: "The Regent's Princess Consort Is Four and a Half" (working title) As Empress Dowager, Yang Chuqing spent nearly ten years matching wits and playing nice with Xiao Chengyu, the powerful Regent, to keep the young emperor on his throne. At last, the young emperor turned eighteen. On the day of his wedding, Yang Chuqing let out a sigh of relief, downed several cups, and fell into a drunken sleep. When she opened her eyes again, Yang Chuqing found herself lying on a luohan bed. Beside her knelt a handsome young Xiao Chengyu, his back straight. His voice was low and hoarse. "Second Miss, it was my fault. I failed to protect you. Please punish me." Yang Chuqing was so startled she nearly jumped up. Looking at her own short arms, plump as lotus roots, she thought: Heavens, what's going on? How had the Regent, who held all the power at court, become her personal bodyguard overnight? Theme: Win a happy life through hard work