Lifting the Cauldron

Blurb One

When Chen Yilian met Hang Zhizhi, she had a dagger hidden in her sleeve. Hang Baizhi took hold of her wrist with the slightest force, and the dagger fell to the ground with a clear, pleasant ring.

Hang Zhi leaned close to her ear and said, "If you want to kill me, there's no need to rush... There will be plenty of time later. I could keep you by my side for twenty years, so no one would know you were there, then you could kill me without a trace. How does that sound?"

Blurb Two

Chen Yilian glared at her. "Hang Baizhi! Even if I'm torn to pieces, I'll kill you!"

Hang Zhi smiled. "You're going to kill me while bearing the name I gave you? All that bluster, but you're nothing more than a paper tiger. Change your name before you make that threat again."

Chen Yilian was so furious she nearly toppled over.

Blurb Three

In the second year, fourth month, the Emperor wanted to appoint General Fengchen and Marquis Mulan, Chen Yilian, as empress. Yilian refused, arguing that a false phoenix and a false rooster could not be taken for real. The Emperor was furious and stripped her of her salary and title.

In the second year, sixth month, on the Emperor's birthday, he granted a general amnesty. Yilian's title was restored, and she was later appointed Palace Attendant.

In the second year, twelfth month, on New Year's Eve, the Emperor summoned Yilian to the palace for an audience and kept her there overnight.

In the third year, first month, the Emperor issued an edict appointing Chen Yilian, Palace Attendant and Marquis Mulan, as empress.

Book of Zhou, Volume One, Annals One, Emperor Shengzu, Part One.

Weibo ID: Yueling Chen

(Not a one-couple pairing. One of the female leads has a biological child. Please steer clear if this isn't for you.)

(On indefinite hiatus.)

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