The Moon in My Palm

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[1]

Everyone in the capital knew that Princess Xiyue loved Sheng Shi'an, the chancellor's son. She fell for him as a girl and knew at first sight that she would spend her life with him.

For his sake, the princess had no limits.

Who could have guessed that, before their much-anticipated wedding, the groom would disappear?

"Yue'er, she's ill."

The man Song Xiyue had loved for ten years had risked execution to leave in the middle of the night for his frail, helpless cousin, just before their wedding.

With her heart turned to ash, Song Xiyue made a pact with Huo Feiyuan.

It was also her farewell to the foolish, weak version of herself she'd once been.

At first, the marriage was only an exchange of benefits.

But even Song Xiyue never imagined

that Huo Feiyuan would spend the rest of his life cherishing her with all his heart.

[2]

When Sheng Shi'an finally regretted everything and came back to cling desperately to Song Xiyue,

Huo Feiyuan slowly crippled one of his arms.

Tch. What a piece of trash. Who did he think he was, trying to steal her from him?

To Huo Feiyuan, she was the moon reflected in water, a flower in a mirror.

And he was filthy mud.

He never expected that one day she would come to him of her own accord, and the moon in the heavens would fall into his hands.

When he married her, countless people said he had ulterior motives, that it was a marriage of convenience.

Not even his most trusted confidant knew

that the day he got dead drunk, it was because he was consumed by the lovesickness he'd endured through countless sleepless nights.

[3]

Huo Feiyuan's origins were exposed, and the plaque of the General's residence was trampled underfoot by the crowd.

Their contract had just expired. Everyone said that someone born a slave could never be worthy of a princess.

But the once-timid Princess Yue stepped forward.

"Even if everyone in the world bullies him and abandons him,

he still has me."

Content warnings:

1. The male lead is Huo Feiyuan.

2. The heroine is socially anxious, sweet, and adorable, but she has her shining moments. Early on, a scumbag manipulates her emotionally; she isn't a doormat.

3. Cover by @Rong Yinya. It was commissioned and purchased outright.

4. If you read pirated copies, have some self-awareness. The author's temper isn't great.

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On the day Tiangu was married, she heard that her husband had died on the battlefield. She entered the Gu household carrying his memorial tablet and remained a widow for three whole years.

One day, she got a job at a military camp on the frontier, but couldn't stand a group of rough soldiers leering at her.

Tiangu had no choice but to claim she was a married woman with a baby. Gradually, nobody came calling anymore.

But one night, General Gu Xiancheng, who had always been cold to her, suddenly barged into her tent.

In the suggestive darkness, Tiangu recalled all the ways he'd made things difficult for her and all his harsh words. She mocked him, "Does the general have unusual tastes? Do you specifically like married women?"

Gu Xiancheng said nothing, merely staring fixedly at her. Tiangu was about to call for help, but the expression on her face suddenly turned complicated.

She had spotted the birthmark on the general's body, the one her mother had said was unique to her husband.

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All his life, Gu Xiancheng had served his country with complete devotion. Unfortunately, an accident robbed him of all his memories.

For three years in the army, he had remained composed, disciplined, and free of desire, until one day a woman arrived at the camp.

At first, Gu Xiancheng looked down on her.

She was beautiful and had a sweet voice, but she couldn't carry a heavy load or lift a finger. She was unbearably spoiled, vain, and full of lies.

But later...

All he wanted was for that woman's sweet voice to tremble for him alone.

His calm restraint became a joke. One day, drunk, Gu Xiancheng decided to lay everything on the line.

But alcohol led him astray, and they spent a reckless night together.

The next day, Gu Xiancheng resolved to go to her home and ask for her hand.

Who knew she would slam the door in his face?

"General, it was a misunderstanding after one night. Don't take it to heart. Here's a little silver for you at the door. Consider it compensation."

"..."

Gu Xiancheng looked at the few taels of silver by the door. Well, it wasn't much, just enough to cover the price of a night at the city's Huayue Brothel.

Message: Love is built on equality and respect.