Peach Blossom Tribulation

A goofy, sweet little romance, perfect to read over a meal.

(The arrogant, overthinking Commander of the Embroidered Guards x a sweet little pepper with no feelings, who only wants to act)

Every noble young lady in the capital kept a portrait. It showed a young man in fine clothes, riding a spirited horse and laughing with carefree abandon, his eyes and brows full of the confidence of a heaven-blessed prodigy.

Back then, Fu Yun's smile had captivated the entire capital.

But when Yu Jia first met Fu Yun, she thought he was definitely no good. A series of misunderstandings led them to hold a grudge against each other, and they couldn't stand one another. Then her father was thrown into prison, and she had no choice but to turn to Fu Yun, the Commander of the Embroidered Guards.

Looking down at her from above, Fu Yun made a demand:

"All you have to do is play the part of my mistress. When necessary, pretend that we're deeply in love so I can avoid my family pressuring me to marry."

"But don't get any improper ideas..." He glanced coolly at Yu Jia. "The Fu family would never let a woman of low status through its doors."

Yu Jia nodded.

To get her father out as quickly as possible, she obediently and diligently did as he asked, acting like a clingy little vixen in front of everyone.

When Fu Yun went out, she clung to him reluctantly.

When Fu Yun finished work, she fussed over him.

She was always showering him with sweet words and outrageous flattery to make him happy. Once, when Fu Yun was slightly injured, Yu Jia cried until she fainted.

Everyone thought Yu Jia was madly in love with Fu Yun. Even Fu Yun himself felt bad for her. "Fine, I'll marry her."

But just as he was preparing the betrothal gifts, Yu Jia packed her things and went home without a trace of reluctance.

Fu Yun: ...???

(A story about a man who falls in love through his own overactive imagination, then pursues his wife.)

"Content notes"

1. One-on-one romance, both leads are pure, and they're a bickering couple.

2. A goofy, sweet little romance, perfect to read over a meal.

-------The following is a recently completed novel-------

The Chancellor's Everyday Life Raising His Wife

A pampered beauty x a cool, chaste political heavyweight

The Yan family vanished in a fire overnight, leaving behind only Yan Jing'er, who couldn't lift a finger to do any work. So she had no choice but to pack her things and head to the capital to seek out her betrothed.

Gu Jingchen had just returned to his residence from court when he saw a delicate little girl sitting in a chair, wiping away tears.

Gu Jingchen: "This is...?"

The steward replied: "She says she's your not-yet-wed wife."

Gu Jingchen: ?

The little girl's eyes were red and swollen from crying. She looked at him timidly with eyes as lively as a deer's.

After a moment's silence, Gu Jingchen nodded coolly. Then I'll take her in for now.

*

All the noble young ladies in the capital knew that Chancellor Gu had a young sworn sister, so they vied to curry favor with her. Yan Jing'er became the darling of all kinds of banquets for quite some time. Then, at a palace banquet that year, Chancellor Gu led her by the hand to her seat, and someone stared in shock and confusion.

Gu Jingchen: "This is my not-yet-wed wife."

The noble young ladies: ???

Scene One:

To make her trip to school easier, Gu Jingchen always gave her careful instructions on the way there: "If anyone asks, just say I'm your older brother."

Yan Jing'er nodded obediently. "Okay."

One day, Gu Jingchen finished work and stopped by to pick her up from school. He saw a young man coaxing his little betrothed with snacks.

The young man asked, "Who is this?"

Yan Jing'er smiled, her eyes curving into crescents. "He's my older brother."

The young man solemnly greeted him. "Hello, big brother."

Gu Jingchen: ...

Scene Two:

The night before an exam, Yan Jing'er hurriedly tried to cram, turning to Gu Jingchen for help.

"Husband, I don't understand this problem. Can you explain it to me...?"

She pushed open the door and saw a room full of officials discussing state affairs.

Gu Jingchen rubbed the bridge of his nose and waved the others out helplessly. "That's enough for today. Gentlemen, you may leave."

The next day, the servants whispered among themselves: "I heard the Chancellor tutored his wife until dawn and even smacked her palms. She was crying and everything."

"Reading Guide"

1. A warm, lighthearted, sweet story about growth and redemption.

2. The leads only begin dating and get married after the heroine has grown up.

3. Set in an alternate history where women can enter government service and continue their education as adults.

4. The Yan and Gu families arranged their betrothal when they were babies. The first child was a boy, so it didn't count, and they had to wait for the next one. That's why there's an age gap between the leads: ten years. Please keep that in mind if it bothers you.

(Copy of blurb filed on 2020.10.07)

Theme: Don't break in hardship or retreat in adversity. A brave woman is the most beautiful of all!