Spring Comes Late to the Rain-Soaked Boudoir

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Blurb: [Adorable Little Lucky Carp * Aloof Young Prince]

Zhao Xiyue, the fourth legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongjia, is nicknamed Xiangxiang. After a serious illness, her mind was left a little slow.

Her birth mother died early, and her stepmother is sweet-faced but cruel-hearted, so Xiangxiang's life has been difficult. The Princess of Rong, an old friend of her mother's, couldn't bear to see her suffer and brought her to the Prince of Rong's residence.

At some point, the inconspicuous Prince of Rong's household seemed to have started turning its luck around. Even the usually stern old emperor couldn't stop praising them.

The Prince of Rong earned the Ministry of Works through his success in controlling the floods. His eldest son captured spies from an enemy state and was rewarded. His second son solved a shocking case and was exceptionally promoted to Deputy Minister of Justice.

Even the Prince of Rong's third son, whose personality had changed drastically after a string of misfortunes in the eyes of outsiders, became steady and resourceful. The old emperor was impressed and entrusted him with full command of the Qilin Guard.

Xiangxiang didn't understand what was happening outside the residence. She only knew that life in the prince's household was very happy.

Xiangxiang usually played in the courtyard. From time to time, she would fish out her “playing in the water” eldest nephew, or carry down her “climbing a mountain” younger nephew. When she saw a dark-faced servant adding “sugar balls” to Third Brother's medicine, she would clench her little fists and boldly object.

A few years later, the crown prince was deposed for the second time, and the Prince of Rong's family packed up and moved back into the palace.

The prince's residence was fun but empty. Xiangxiang thought she might be lonely living there all by herself, but she didn't seem willing to return to the Marquis of Yongjia's estate either. Her little head couldn't make up its mind, and she was still hesitating.

Third Brother smiled with cool elegance, looking every bit as distinguished as he was handsome. He asked softly, “Third Brother is setting up his own residence. Would Xiangxiang be willing to help get things in order?”

Xiangxiang nodded earnestly and followed Third Brother with firm steps.

(70% anti-theft, 72 hours~)

A little scene:

The nanny teased Xiangxiang. “Miss, eat plenty and practice your martial arts. Once you've mastered them and beaten the tower-like guards, what will you do then?”

Xiangxiang clenched her little fists, stuck out her chest, and raised her chin. Her expression was solemn and earnest. “I'll run. I'll run really fast, and even after all my strength is used up, I'll keep running!”

Seeing her little face all scrunched up with such seriousness, the nanny wanted to tease her even more. “And after you've run and run? Do you want to be a woman general?”

Xiangxiang shook her head. “No. I'll chase the light through the thick fog where I can't see, until I see the sun!”

Please add my companion novel, "Winter in the Secluded Chambers, Waiting for Spring's Return" to your collection~

[A chatty little “fool” who's happy every day / A taciturn blockhead whose bride nearly slipped right out of his grasp]

When Ruolan heard the nanny calling for her, she slid down from a tree with her little feet bare.

The lively little Ali and big Ah Huang followed behind her.

When she learned they were going back to the capital, Ruolan's eyes lit up.

Is the capital fun? If it is, let's go have a look!

The nanny was full of worry, but could only say that it was fun.

The Earl's household was heartless, and Second Master was unfeeling. The girl had been weak since birth, and after her mother died, she was sent back to the old family home.

More than ten years had passed, and they had never once been in touch.

Ruolan returned to the Earl's household with a little bundle. Her aunt took her hand and fussed over her, saying that her eldest cousin was gravely ill and asking her to help “look after” a young man.

But the nanny was told that Ruolan would be sent to the Duke of Qing's residence to bring good luck through marriage.

The man was Lu Zhao, the Duke of Qing's second son and the current Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. While investigating the cause of his imperial aunt the empress's sudden death, he had been seriously injured saving the deposed crown prince and was now unconscious.

With the wedding date drawing near, the Earl's household didn't want to break off the engagement, so they wanted Ruolan to take the bride's place.

The nanny was frantic, but Ruolan's little face remained utterly calm.

She was clever, you know.

After hearing the news, she said nothing. But when she met the Duke's wife, she had little Ali in her right hand and big Ah Huang in her left, and stuck out her little feet, caked in yellow mud, making it perfectly clear that she would not “look after” anyone.

The Duke's wife was rarely amused by anyone, but this silly little girl made her laugh.

The engagement between the two families was called off, but Ruolan went along with the Duke's wife as a guest.

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The duke's residence was huge and beautiful, even more fun than the farm back in her hometown, so she played to her heart's content.

To return their kindness, she brought all her flowers and plants, carried little Ali and big Ah Huang, and kept Lu Zhao company with her chatter.

Brother Zhao was a good person. He always slept obediently, never complained that she was noisy, and never chased away her little friends.

One day, Brother Zhao was woken by her but didn't scold her. In the middle of the night, he even sneaked out to have some fun. She found it incredibly strange, but tried very hard to keep the “little secret” that only the two of them knew.

Then one day, Brother Zhao stopped lazing in bed. He changed from a handsome young man into a dark-faced King of Hell, but he still didn't mind her being noisy.

Another day, people in the residence said the crown prince had become the crown prince again. Ruolan didn't understand, but she heard some happy news: the young scholar from next door to her clan's old home had passed the provincial exam. She still remembered him promising to come ask for her hand.

Ruolan picked up her little bundle and said goodbye to Brother Zhao and the others. “Little Orchid is going home to get married. Bye-bye!”

After she finished speaking, she noticed in confusion that Brother Zhao's face had turned even darker.

Reading guide:

1. Single-Couple, Happy Ending

2. A lighthearted, sweet little story with no deep political scheming. Just enjoy the fun.

3. The plot serves the story, and I'll do my best to keep it logically consistent.

4. A companion novel to "A Spring Came Late to the Deep Chambers After the Rains". The heroines have different personalities, but they're both adorable little rays of sunshine~

Theme: Even if you are naive, always stay full of hope.