I Raised the Male Lead to Death

[This novel enters VIP on April 22, with a 10,000-word update that day.] -- Check out my upcoming fantasy novel, The Heavenly Emperor Isn't Bad, But He's Crazy -- Blurb: In her previous life, Lu Xuening diligently raised a certain arrogant, destined-to-be-the-strongest male protagonist from a popular web novel. She hoped to become his loyal underling and survive in the cultivation world under his protection. But she never imagined that the male lead, who was supposed to enjoy boundless glory, would actually die while in her care! Reborn, Lu Xuening thought: As expected, every story is a lie! But when she saw the pitiful boy again, gloomy and withdrawn, practically a recluse in the corner, Lu Xuening, who had gotten used to protecting her little one in her previous life, declared: I'll raise him! I'll keep raising him, all right?! It was just that Lu Xuening, who was always blissfully oblivious, had no idea that the novel she'd vaguely heard about years ago was a rebirth harem wish-fulfillment story. In her previous life, she'd transmigrated into the male lead's miserable life before he was reborn. Now she was reborn, and as it happened, so was the male lead. Everyone knew that the Xiao family's abandoned son had won the favor of the Lu family's youngest daughter. The Xiao family laughed at him for being an indiscriminate kept man. They mocked him for not choosing the gifted eldest daughter of the Lu family to curry favor with, but instead picking the useless second daughter. Until one day, an immortal descended from the heavens, with hair white as frost and eyes like glass. The second daughter of the Lu family, at the center of all kinds of gossip, smiled until her almond-shaped eyes curved. Under the speechless gazes of the crowd, she stepped forward, took hold of the immortal's robes, and softly called, "Master." From that moment on, Xiao Yanjue became the envy of everyone. At last, they understood that they were the real fools. Being mocked for living off a woman was nothing compared to wanting to live off one and not even getting the chance. Only Lu Xuening pretended nothing had happened, quietly whisking away her so-called "Master" and keeping her good deed a secret. Later, even after the Xiao family was left with nothing but its name, everyone only dared call Xiao Yanjue ruthless, because of Lu Xuening's mysterious master. The genuinely ruthless Xiao Yanjue, who had orchestrated everything: As long as you're happy. As time passed, Xiao Yanjue seemed to have finally risen from the ashes. Lu Xuening sighed with relief that the plot had finally gotten back on track. With the heart of a proud mother, she only wished to see him shine with glory, surrounded by honor, and find happiness and fulfillment, never again meeting the tragic end of his former life. Of course, it would be best if he also wanted to devote himself to just one person for life. So she began working on it... "I think it's beautiful to spend your whole life with just one person." He answered gently, "Mm." "I think love can't have more than two people in it." Thinking of certain people around her, he said, "That's right." "Then, A Jue, don't let down the woman who loves you in the future." There was no shyness or affection in her gaze, only sincere well-wishes. At last, Xiao Yanjue realized that her boundless support and protection had never been out of gratitude or guilt. What he'd assumed he didn't need to say aloud was hidden in all he'd done: a love he had never confessed to her, even on the brink of death. [Beloved heroine: "I meant to be your underling, but ended up raising you like my own child" X arrogant male lead: "I once worshipped you like a deity, but now I want to pull you down from your altar and cuddle you as my wife"] Reader's guide: 1. Both leads are reborn. A 1v1, mutually doting, underdog-comeback and growth story. 2. The heroine is the male lead's greatest golden finger. 3. The setting is entirely author-created, with my own take on cultivation. Please don't overanalyze it. 4. The author isn't fond of stories where the male lead is stronger than a strong heroine. I prefer seeing them improve together. 5. I read every comment. I won't respond to trolls or explain myself to them. -- Blurb for upcoming novel The Heavenly Emperor Isn't Bad, But He's Crazy -- In the first year after Mu Jiangqing transmigrated, she took in a boy. He couldn't cry or smile, and everyone called him an evil spirit and a monster. She never thought she would die in front of the boy she'd raised. At that moment, he was still just as innocent and untroubled as when they'd first met, no matter how much people hurt or frightened him. He didn't even understand what death meant. She thought perhaps that was for the best. It was better to remain ignorant than to experience the heartbreak of losing someone dear. With both relief and regret, she closed her eyes. Ten thousand years later, Mu Jiangqing woke again. At last, she realized she'd transmigrated into an immortal-fantasy romance tragedy and become a substitute supporting character who existed only in the narration. The male lead, raised by the Heavenly Emperor, was supposed to care only for all living beings. In the end, the heroine and hero would respectively die and fall into demonic corruption, while the unlucky readers suffered through one heartbreak after another. As it happened, the boy from long ago was that very Heavenly Emperor. She wasted no time telling the Heavenly Dao it was time to honor its promise and send her home. But while she waited for the Heavenly Dao, Mu Jiangqing was forced into marriage. So on that day, the guests were fortunate enough to witness the gates of heaven swing wide. The aloof Heavenly Emperor of the divine race, who seemed born without love or desire, descended into the wedding hall and snatched the bride away in front of everyone. Mu Jiangqing didn't resist. She let him take her away. The illustrious Heavenly Emperor had lost all his imposing authority. He could only speak stiffly. "You once helped me. I said you could have anything you wanted. You needn't humiliate yourself like this." She looked straight into his eyes. "I told you I only want my freedom back." The noble Heavenly Emperor pressed his lips together and said nothing, but his hands hidden in his sleeves trembled. She didn't give him a chance to think further and said calmly, "Then I'll leave." He could only clutch her wrist tightly, gripping it until his knuckles turned white, yet not daring to hurt her in the slightest. -- Mu Jiangqing never knew that the day she died ten thousand years ago, the divine altar had already collapsed once. Now that she had awakened again, the god was destined to fall for good. A storyteller vividly recounted a tale known far and wide. "Do you know why Lord Mingji ultimately fell for a demoness?" "For a mighty lord of the divine race to fall so low, he must have gone mad!" "Honored guest, have you heard of the Heavenly Emperor Mingzhan, commander of all races?" "Of course. Surely the Heavenly Emperor Mingzhan would stop such a calamity." "Oh, no, he didn't. The Heavenly Emperor decisively sent the lord, who was about to renounce love, to marry into the demon race. Hey, that Heavenly Emperor was much crazier than the lord back in the day." "...What?!" [Clearheaded gossip-lover heroine who just wants to go home X Heavenly Emperor who excels at his job but is crazier than anyone when it comes to love] Other upcoming and completed works: Upcoming 1: Fantasy Romance [Healing and Redemption]: How a Bad Woman Can Clear Her Name [Quick Transmigration] Upcoming 2: Unfinished Game Novel [Everyone Thinks They're in a Fantasy World, Supernatural Revival]: She's Clearly So Daring, Yet Far Too Low-Key Completed 1: Fantasy Romance [Karma and No CP, Quick Transmigration]: Send Every Scumbag to the Crematorium [Quick Transmigration] Completed 2: Fantasy Romance [Karma and No CP, Quick Transmigration]: Face-Slapping Is Nothing Compared to Breaking Their Hearts [Quick Transmigration] Theme: When all your riches are spent, fortune will return; when the road ends, a new path appears.