A Fine Spring Day

**This story is complete as of January 25. Feel free to leave comments on the marked chapters, and the author will send out red envelopes from time to time.**

Blurb:

There may be no Miss Ming in the capital anymore, but stories about her are everywhere.

The prince who defied an imperial decree and refused an arranged marriage,

The rumors that clung to her, stirring envy,

The many delays that left her marriage prospects in ruins;

From the beautiful female official who was always by the princess's side to the infamous bane of the Ming family, forced to leave the capital,

Ming Yu thought her life had hit rock bottom.

That must be why Heaven took pity on her and sent the elegant Young Master Jing into her life. He bickered with her, watched her embarrass herself, opposed her, mocked her, taunted her, and teased her...

What? You think Ah Yu has suffered enough? No, not even close.

Jing Chi will also fight for her, get caught in the rain for her, risk his life for her, break off an engagement for her, and endure every kind of torment at the hands of Lord Ming...

Only then can he win the beauty's heart in the end.

When they first met:

Ming Yu (very confident): Jing Chi, do you like me?

Jing Chi: Miss Ming, why are you insulting me?

A FEW MONTHS LATER:

Jing Chi: Ah Yu, you've broken off an engagement before, and now I have too. Give me a chance!

Ming Yu: ... (aloof).

After something happened to the Jing family:

Jing Chi: Ah Yu, I know you don't like me that much, and you only agreed to marry me under pressure. Now that my family is in dire straits, why don't we call off the engagement? Then you won't get dragged into this.

Ming Yu: ... Jing Chi, you absolute fool!

The latest reader's guide:

1. This story is set in a fictional world modeled on the Ming Dynasty. The author has done their best, but please don't nitpick the historical details.

2. Neither lead is perfect. The heroine may have a bad reputation, but she's beautiful. The hero is an honor student with a little devil inside.

3. The author has chosen to give this unconventional pairing of a talented man and a beautiful woman a happy ending.

A new suspenseful wuxia story is underway. Please add it to your reading list!

The Chronicles of Hidden Ice

The Shadow Bureau of Southern Jin investigates secrets the authorities overlook, solves bizarre cases the government cannot crack, and kills villains the imperial court dare not touch. Its strange and sinister methods have made it feared both in the halls of power and across the jianghu.

Bing Liu, daughter of a disgraced official, is forced to join the Shadow Bureau. By the time every sinew in her body feels as if it has been replaced, she has become one of the finest shadow operatives of her age.

One nearly impossible assignment after another comes her way.

The clues link together,

revealing a nightmarish past and allowing her to glimpse a shocking secret.

Years later, Li Cang would still remember what she said that night.

"Do you remember asking me before whether I planned to leave the Shadow Bureau?"

"What about now? Would you leave with me?"

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