Shen Shuyao died with the shameful reputation of being a woman who loved women, and she was so furious she nearly came back as a corpse.
She had loved Lin Que for seven years and borne him a strapping son. The daughter of a noble house had willingly accepted the role of concubine, yet he had torn her heart to pieces and personally sent her to hell.
Shen Shuyao reflected on herself and came to her senses. Though blessed with immortal beauty, she had lived far too dull a life, wasting the splendid springtime of her youth.
She decided that if she got another life, she would live it to the fullest.
Of course, she should change the target of her affections too. Why not choose Xue Lang, the man assigned to her by the state?
After being reborn, the first time Shen Shuyao saw Xue Lang, she had to ask him for a favor.
Shen Shuyao had never liked owing anyone a debt, so she said to Xue Lang, "We have a long road ahead of us. I will repay Your Highness for this kindness one day."
Xue Lang's expression was unreadable. He merely said, "So there really is a long road ahead of us."
Shen Shuyao was left speechless. She could only find an excuse to flee. Years later, when she thought back on the matter, she couldn't help letting out a long sigh. This long road ahead was getting a bit too much for her.
[Reading Guide]
4. A sweet, swoony, satisfying romance. Everything is in service of falling in love! Sweetness is all that matters!
5. Set in an invented world, very, very loosely based on anything real! Don't overthink it!
6. Feedback is welcome. If you're here to hurl insults, please move along.
Theme: Yearning sets a feast, and calls it the Feast at Hongmen.
