The Earl's household found their real daughter, Xing'er, but didn't acknowledge her. They raised her as a distant cousin at their country estate. They even planned to send Xing'er to a powerful eunuch in the palace to pave the way for their fake daughter to become Crown Princess.
Unexpectedly, the very next day, the eunuch came to their door, sobbing and begging Xing'er to spare his life.
Even more unexpectedly, an imperial edict soon arrived, ordering Xing'er to be made Crown Princess.
The Earl's household descended into chaos. They all rushed to the little storage courtyard where Xing'er lived, only to see:
The usually haughty Crown Prince was humbling himself and pleading with Xing'er.
[Little Scene: Xing'er's Elopement]
Xing'er happened to meet A Yu, a royal painter, and the two gradually fell in love.
Then one day, the emperor arranged a marriage for Xing'er, and she hurried to find A Yu.
Xing'er: Let's elope!
A Yu: I'll ask for your hand tomorrow.
Xing'er: No, the emperor arranged this marriage. Let's elope instead!
A Yu: All right! Go pack your things first.
The next day, word spread that the Crown Prince had blocked the gate. Xing'er slung a bundle over her back and tried to climb out the window, only to run into A Yu.
Xing'er: You came to elope with me?
A Yu: ...
Everyone kneeling in the courtyard to pay their respects to the Crown Prince: ?
[Extra Story: Green Apricot and Brocade Fish]
As a young man, the Crown Prince dreams of his past life and, curious, goes to look for his future Crown Princess.
But because of his interference, Xing'er has someone else to rely on in this life. She doesn't need him and him alone...
Crown Prince: Sob, sob. What do I do? I think I regret it.
Xing'er: Your Highness, my parents have started looking for a husband for me.
Crown Prince: ...
The male lead is pseudo-reborn through dreams. Childhood-sweetheart romance, mostly from the male lead's perspective. He loves the heroine more than anything!
[Reader's Guide: One-on-one romance, sweet and doting. The setting is fictional, so don't nitpick the history.]
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The completed historical cross-dressing romance, A Beauty on Stage, is short and ready to binge. Please add it to your favorites after reading!
Heroine: A bewitching female-role performer, a dashing male-role performer, multiple secret identities, a legendary opera star
Emperor Yan, who never paid attention to women, saw a play and became so captivated by the beauty onstage that he was lovesick and couldn't sleep.
But when he gathered the courage to meet her, he discovered that the delicate beauty onstage was actually a man in disguise.
Emperor Yan let go of that little desire in his heart. Yet the beauty from the play continued to visit his dreams night after night, singing softly, her pretty face flushed.
By day, the beauty was one of Emperor Yan's ministers: dignified, aloof, and untouchable.
Emperor Yan: I can't hold back anymore!
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Completed historical rebirth novel: The Beauty at the Taoist Temple: After Being Reborn, Her Faithless Lover Returns
In her previous life, after Ye Li became a young widow, she was sent to a Taoist temple and ordered to live out her days as a quiet, detached nun.
But someone barged into the temple, then into Ye Li's heart. Unable to control herself, she broke the rules and did something she shouldn't have.
Once she realized she was pregnant, she could bear it no longer. She went to find her lover, whom she hadn't seen in a month, only to find his door decked out for a wedding, firecrackers popping all around. Onlookers told her, "The heir of the Li family is getting married today."
Ye Li was struck as if by lightning. Their vows of eternal love still rang in her ears, yet the man who used to hold her close had betrayed her and married someone else.
She tried to flee, but a dull pain in her belly and the ache in her heart seized her breath. She lost consciousness on the spot...
When Ye Li woke again, she was still unmarried and living with her family, and her fiancé was still alive.
But the faithless man who had toyed with her and abandoned her in her previous life had appeared again!
And the Taoist temple where she hoped to take refuge had been torn down...
Theme: Love means protecting someone, being brave, sincere, and passionate
Seeing this, I feel that if the male protagonist and his father finally meet and laugh away their grudges, I will have to take the blame. Chinese parents can be forgiven by their children no matter what they do. It's really crazy.
Come on, come on. I like the big story very much. I also like this one! It's hard to be sealed all the time, but it will eventually be unblocked and things will get better.
This has to be a small crematorium. The prince was too hesitant, and he hesitated just at this moment. It's so disappointing.
Write more. It's so vivid before your eyes.
Come on, come on, but can you write about adult life? 10 Years old is really…
I really hope the heroine can be cruel hahaha
It's a miracle that the male protagonist doesn't grow crooked
It's so short. Is it my imagination? The torture was so good, it just scared me. Myolie should be fine.
It's not sweet anymore, it's a bit sad, I especially hate the female supporting role
Are you going to be bullied? Mingzhen can't leave the heroine