Retired and Now the Prince's Beloved

Complete. Welcome to the ongoing modern romance, Heartbeat Postponed. Coming soon: historical romance His Majesty Is Sick Again Today and modern romance Stray Dog. Ye Tan left the martial world after being injured and returned to Gusu in search of a cure. But when she got home, she was met with the shocking news that she was already dead!? The former famed beauty of Gusu, once a gem of the Ye family, had been replaced. Someone else had even taken her place as the eldest daughter of the Ye family. Before Ye Tan could process any of this, she stumbled upon a shocking secret about her childhood friend... From then on, she kept her distance from him and was always polite whenever they met. Seeing Ye Tan acting so strangely, Jiang Duchen cornered her one dark, moonless night, and managed to scare the usually fearless Ye Tan into babbling nonsense. Jiang Duchen arched his long brows, a wicked glint flashing in his eyes. His voice was low and hoarse. "Is it really that scary that I used to pick on you?" Ye Tan trembled. She'd bullied the Second Prince, His Majesty's own brother. How could she not be afraid?! A domineering, arrogant woman who bullies the weak but fears the strong x a scheming, black-hearted man who pretends to be a gentleman Currently updating: modern romance Heartbeat Postponed Coming soon: historical romance His Majesty Is Sick Again Today and modern romance Stray Dog 1. His Majesty Is Sick Again Today Pei Yan, emperor of the Southern Dynasty, was as elegant and refined as a noble orchid and jade tree, inspiring countless women to fall for him. From the day he ascended the throne, Pei Yan abolished the old custom of holding a selection of consorts every three years. For six years, he had loved only the empress, his devotion unchanged. The emperor and empress were a devoted couple, living in perfect harmony. Their love was celebrated throughout the Southern Dynasty. Only Yun Mu knew what Pei Yan was like in private. Behind Pei Yan's warm, respectful gaze lay endless indifference. His long, bamboo-like fingers had once gripped Yun Mu's slender white neck as he threatened her in a low voice. For six years, Yun Mu endured Pei Yan's relentless suspicion every day. Reborn, Yun Mu acted cautiously and kept a low profile, avoiding every opportunity to encounter Pei Yan. She could never have imagined that... When misty rain filled the air, the hand that had once gripped her throat would carefully tilt an umbrella over her side. When her escape failed, the man who had only ever threatened her in a low voice would plead with her, humbling himself: "Don't leave me." A little scene: Pei Yan was having an episode. His eyes were bloodshot, his face pale, and his brows filled with a murderous chill. The eunuch stood trembling nearby, not daring to speak. When Pei Yan had an episode, he refused to take his medicine, and people could die. Yun Mu arrived late. Startled to see Pei Yan looking so bloodthirsty and wretched, she hurried over. The eunuch's heart leaped into his throat. "Your Majesty, you..." Yun Mu bent down, gently patting Pei Yan's back as she hummed a folk song. What everyone expected did not happen. Pei Yan gradually calmed down, resting in Yun Mu's arms like a wounded cat. His voice was hoarse. "Mu Mu, hold me." [Marriage Before Love] [The Regretful Pursuit] 2. Heartbeat Postponed Everyone at the company knew that Wen Ying and Jiang Tianbei couldn't stand each other. As Wen Ying put it, the proletariat and the capitalists had always been mortal enemies. Jiang Tianbei held the manuscript, circling and annotating all the things that needed improving. Wen Ying's expression darkened, and she decided to give up. Jiang Tianbei smiled. "You don't have to revise it, but your royalties..." The moment she stepped out of the room, she turned back toward the open window and gritted her teeth. "It's hot, and I'm worried you'll get stuffy. Tell me what you want changed, and I'll do it!" As Wen Ying revised the manuscript, she cursed the shameless bourgeoisie. Then came the press conference for the new series. Wen Ying, author of the hit novel it was based on, appeared alongside Jiang Tianbei, the company president. Under the spotlights, Wen Ying wore a fiery red dress and looked stunning. Jiang Tianbei stood beside her in a sharp suit, looking calm and composed. The novel's fans and the fans of their looks were blown away by how gorgeous they both were: "!! I'm shipping them!" * Wen Ying never expected the trending topic after the press conference to be about anything other than the novel she was so proud of. Instead, it was: #WenYingDidn'tEvenLookAtJiangTianbei #OnlineNovelistActsLikeADiva Wen Ying trembled with rage. "Like hell I did!" Just as Wen Ying's fans and Jiang Tianbei's looks-obsessed fans were tearing into each other, a photo derailed the fight. In the dim light, long hair was disheveled and lips looked suggestively flushed. Jiang Tianbei's sharply defined jaw was just barely visible. Overnight, the whole capital was in shock. A few hours later, Jiang Tianbei posted: "Don't say my baby is acting like a diva. I had to coax her for ages." The top trending topic from the new series Redemption's press conference: #OnlineNovelistWenYingAndTianqiMediaPresidentJiangTianbei'sRelationshipExposed 3. Stray Dog Qiao Qingye first met Lu Jingxi at an underground auction in Italy. The golden-haired, blue-eyed boy stood out. His porcelain-pale skin was covered in scars, and he warily watched everyone outside his cage. Qiao Qingyu spent a fortune to buy him as an eighteenth-birthday present for Qiao Qingye. Everyone said he was her dog. Then the Qiao family fell from power, suffering devastating losses. The once-untouchable heiress was brought low, becoming a plaything her family's old enemies fought to claim. Gunshots and explosions rang out beyond the villa as thick smoke billowed. The Qiao family's lavish estate collapsed in an instant. She shoved a box of jewelry into Lu Jingxi's hands. Panic and fear filled her eyes as she pushed him through a hidden door. "A Xi, run!" * Lu Jingxi was a wild, untamed wolf. The prince of a fallen noble house always had his own pride. Beaten, imprisoned, sold, and made to wander from place to place, he never let a life of suffering make him bow his head or accept his fate. Until he met Qiao Qingye. The girl's bright smile was like a mountain spirit's. She gently wiped the dried blood from his forehead. "What's your name?" "Louis... Tros..." She was a proud swan, a bright moon, a pure goddess. She gave him a name. "From today on, your name is Lu Jingxi." From then on, the proud wolf willingly bowed his head, and the noble prince kissed the princess's instep. "Lean on me. Give me your heart. Don't be afraid, don't be anxious." "Tros will always be the princess's most loyal dog." Reading guide: 1. Fallen noble prince x wealthy heiress Weibo: Yu Pengzhou Theme: Cherish the people by your side