An obsessive, sickly prince with a cruel streak VS a clever, fake-good maid
To stay alive, A Ju bound herself to a System and returned to Emperor Anjing's childhood. She had to protect him as he grew up and help him ascend the throne. Once she succeeded, she would enjoy wealth and honor and live to a hundred.
A Ju agreed without hesitation.
The first time, she was a young lady fostered by the Prince of Huai's household.
She did everything she could to help Ning Yuzhou, turning him from an illegitimate son who was constantly bullied into the most beloved heir: obedient, sensible, and kindhearted.
A Ju was satisfied.
She repeatedly reminded him to be a good person and never kill the innocent.
Then she threw herself off a cliff without hesitation.
When she woke the next day, the System judged the mission a failure. Emperor Anjing had become cruel and bloodthirsty.
The second time, she was an undercover agent by his side.
She switched sides to join Ning Yuzhou, helping him become a prince who commanded an army of one hundred thousand, wielded power across the court, and was the most beloved of them all. The people supported him, and the common folk praised him.
A Ju was satisfied again.
She took the flying sword for him without hesitation, and with her dying breath, urged him over and over:
He had to become a good emperor who loved his people like his own children.
When she woke the next day, the System judged the mission a failure again. Emperor Anjing had slaughtered countless people.
A Ju: ...
On the third try, she even bore him a son and made him swear a solemn oath. At last, the System judged the mission a success.
Before A Ju could breathe a sigh of relief, she was abducted to the palace. The emperor held the crying baby in his arms and looked at her with a sinister gaze.
"A Ju, don't you want your son anymore?"
A Ju's lips trembled. After a long moment, she bit him hard, fuming:
"You bastard!"
Ning Yuzhou always thought the meaning of being reborn was that he had found the light of his life, someone who could guide him through his darkest times.
Later,
he realized he was wrong.
She had pushed him into an even more merciless abyss.
She was that light, so he would hold on to her and never let go.
Until death, unwavering.
Reading guide:
1. The story follows the male lead's growth over time, while the heroine's soul travels into new bodies during her first three attempts.
2. One-on-one romance, one true love, happy ending. Some creative liberties taken.
3. Please forgive any shortcomings. Hope you enjoy reading, dear readers~
Theme: Be a good person
