First of all, I want to apologize to everyone. The author has been incredibly busy with real life, and then I went and put the novel behind a paywall because I couldn't resist the money. I'm truly sorry, but I promise I won't abandon this story!
When Xie Shu was young and foolish, she fell for a man of humble origins. She threw tantrums at him, seduced him, and did as she pleased, yet she still couldn't overcome the barriers of social convention.
Who could have guessed that this man of humble origins would rise to power and become the regent, a man who held sway over the entire court? And then he came to her, asking to marry her and make her his princess...
The Serious Version
Xie Shu was a spirited and headstrong young lady. Her father was the Grand Tutor of the court, her elder brother was one of Jiankang's Four Young Gentlemen, and her aunt was the emperor's most beloved consort.
Xie Shu should have had a carefree life, but she gradually realized that everyone around her was scheming: plotting for power, for love, and for the realm.
The court was a maze of intrigue, and the political winds could change in an instant.
Who plotted everything to perfection, only to overlook the one thing called love?
Who carefully laid plans at every turn, manipulating everything from the shadows?
As the great edifice teeters on the brink of collapse, who can become the pillar of the troubled Jin state? Who can turn the tide?
The great clans are in decline, and military commanders hold power. Even the once lofty daughter of the Xie family cannot escape the day when she has no choice of her own.
As they spar back and forth, who is sincere, and who is pretending?
A few warnings:
1. This is an alternate-history setting based on the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties. The author is a history buff, so please point out any mistakes. I promise to accept criticism with an open mind.
2. Political intrigue, a strong female lead, and a large cast. Some events are based on historical records.
3. This is a tragic story disguised as a sweet romance (I'm so afraid of losing readers). There is angst in the middle, but the ending is happy.
It looks great. I want to see the male and female protagonists opposite each other. I love you.
I keep checking every day to see if there are any more chapters, and it's still the right one for me.
Finally waiting for you 555555
Please update it soon. . .
The author, Little Cutie, please update soon~~
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Oh oh oh oh sofa!!
In this historic moment, in this great moment, author, have you seen my sincere heart?
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh surprise!!!
Press your paw, come on, Dada, I've been waiting for Dada!