Spring Comes Early to the Southern Kingdom

That year, spring came early to the southern kingdom. Orioles sang, and new willow leaves sprouted. The two childhood sweethearts shared a thin quilt…

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I married Qi Jin full of hope, imagining he would treat me with the same tenderness and indulgence as when we were children.

But I did not know that clouds and weather could change in an instant, and so could people's hearts.

Over the next three years, a woman appeared at his side. Rumor had it that he treated her with tenderness and granted her every wish. Even on our wedding night, he left me to see her, just because she had accidentally cut her finger and cried out in pain.

Later, I fled to the southern kingdom, and he pursued me relentlessly, bringing his army to the city gates.

He said, "A-Zhao, surrender. I'll protect you."

I smiled faintly and jumped from the city wall as he looked on in horror.

I am the princess of the southern kingdom. I may die, but I will never surrender.

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★ A short story written for fun. It won't be contracted, and updates will come whenever.

★ First-person narration. Read at your own discretion if that's not your thing.

★ I changed the blurb. Feel free to unfollow if it's not for you.

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Theme: Life always finds its balance between missed chances and reunions.