Stealing Jade

[This was previously discontinued, and many plot points have been cut. Read with caution!!!]

Who is the most sought-after young lady in Shangjing?

The niece of the current empress, the granddaughter of the Duke of Dingbei: Jiang Zhezhe.

But set her status aside, and ask about her temperament. Plenty of people would shake their heads!

There's only one reason!

This girl is good at everything from teasing cats and dogs to getting into fights. Yet the emperor and empress dote on her, so no one dares criticize her.

After an inexplicable dream, Jiang Zhezhe traveled a thousand miles to pursue her beloved, only to end up breaking off their engagement. The rich young lady became a laughingstock in Shangjing.

Everyone waited eagerly for her to return to the capital so they could laugh at her, but she had a handsome young general who looked like an immortal escorting and protecting her with great care, making everyone else envious.

The noble young ladies: Heh. Let's see how long you can keep gloating.

One day, the young general died in battle, the empress was deposed, and the empire teetered on the brink of collapse. Someone caught sight of her meeting a man in secret deep in the woods.

Amid layers of leaves and shadows, the man's voice was gentle and low, laced with teasing laughter. His arm, wrapped around her slender waist, was forceful and passionate.

The noble young ladies: Now you've really lost face, haven't you?

But the people waiting for a show were astonished to see the mysterious, noble Crown Prince push through the flowers and branches, following close behind Jiang Zhezhe. He cautiously tugged at her sleeve. "I didn't mean to keep it from you. Don't be mad at me, okay?"

Seeing the face that was exactly like her dead lover's, Jiang Zhezhe angrily ripped the white flower from her hair and tossed it at the Crown Prince's feet.

The usually refined and composed Crown Prince fell silent for a moment, then casually hoisted Jiang Zhezhe over his shoulder and carried her back into the woods.

The people watching for a show: ??? Is this really something we're allowed to see?

When they first met, she was standing on the carriage step. Her smile outshone the blizzard around her.

He thought, Surely even a fairy couldn't be more beautiful!

Later, when the fairy fell to earth and everyone could bully her, he carefully lifted her back up and placed her where everyone could only look up at her.

He had watched coldly as she laughed and raged by someone else's side. But as he watched, she found her way into his heart. He wanted only to steal a kiss and keep her hidden in his heart.

# The deadbeat who faked his death has returned under a secret identity #

# I even wore mourning for him, for fuck's sake #

A refined young gentleman when silent, a rough, blunt man when he speaks: the male lead x a brash, haughty heroine

Reading Guide:

1. One-on-one romance, with a happy ending.

2. Set in an imaginary world, very loosely based on reality! Lots of original worldbuilding, so don't overthink it.

3. Sweet romance!!!

Theme: Don't be held back by the past. Understand your heart and pursue true love.