The Fragrant Herb and the Beautiful One

After disaster struck her family, Sheng Qingqing escaped the capital while being pursued by the Jingping Bureau, concealing her identity and hiding from place to place. But her good fortune didn't last. She became the victim of an unjust accusation and landed in prison. The man presiding over her fate in court was none other than Shen Cang, the Jingping Bureau's governor, whose very name struck fear into the hearts of all who heard it. Sheng Qingqing knelt at his feet, knowing she would never escape her fate. All she could do was wait for his final judgment. Shen Cang looked down at her and lifted her chin with one hand. She heard his cool, noble voice slowly pronounce judgment: "Truly a beauty." That night, she was carried in a small sedan chair and sent to Shen Cang's residence. * Sheng Qingqing thought she'd fallen into a demon's clutches and would meet a terrible end. Later, she finally understood that Shen Cang was no demon. He was the blade that cut down demons and monsters. Notes: 1. One-on-one romance, happy ending, sweet overall. 2. No forced possession, and the heroine is not a delicate flower. The hero and heroine respect each other and love as equals. -- Next upcoming novel: Republican-era romance Amber Light Blurb: In 1937, the country lay in ruins, and Shanghai teetered on the brink. In the tea factory workshop, Su Bijun was the only one who had stayed behind. With artillery fire closing in from every direction, Su Bijun knew there was no way she could evacuate. She thought she would have to live and die alongside the machinery. But at the height of the bombing that night, Jiang Jin climbed through the window, alone and carrying a gun. "Didn't you go to Hong Kong?" Su Bijun's eyes grew hot. "What did you come back for?" The artillery fire scorched the night sky red, but the man leaned against the broken window, perfectly at ease. He said, "To be with you." To live and die with you. Gentle, independent tea merchant's daughter x Shanghai tycoon hopelessly in love with her. Reunited after a breakup | A Love That Lasts Theme: What you see isn't always the truth. Learn to see the essence of things.