Moonlight in Spring

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The Passerby I Saved Turned Out to Be the Second Male Lead and Infinite Peril

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Short blurb:

When they first met, Crown Prince Li Rui was ambushed. Alone and surrounded by assassins, he was driven into a corner and had no choice but to trade wounds for his life.

Shen Qingshu had gone to Yun Temple to pray, only to stumble upon the besieged Crown Prince. Fortunately, her superb swordsmanship allowed her to save his life when he was on the brink of death.

Shen Qingshu transmigrated here and knew how dangerous the struggle for the throne could be. She only wanted to keep her distance from the Crown Prince and live her own peaceful life.

She never expected him to protect her at every turn, fierce and possessive, pitiful yet adorable, making her resolve waver.

Later, Shen Qingshu pinned Li Rui down on the steps and kissed him. He wrapped his arms tightly around the waist of the person above him and willingly offered up everything he had.

As long as it's you, even if it's poison, I'll drink it gladly.

Shen Qingshu: Explain yourself. When did I ever give you poison?

Character blurb:

Li Rui lost his birth mother as a child and grew up alone in the filthy imperial palace. He could see through schemes and tricks with ease, yet he could never understand matters of the heart. When he finally couldn't help drawing close to a warm and steadfast soul, he discovered that she was a spirit from another world...

Shen Qingshu had lived a smooth and contented life. She thought she could live another one just the same, but unexpectedly became entangled in the struggle for the throne. As she tried to escape, she realized she had already grown fond of the clever yet possessive Crown Prince, while the turbulent currents of the imperial capital had only just begun to unfold before her...

A brilliant and ambitious Crown Prince, possessive and devoted, yet able to protect gently ?? A noble young lady who seems sweet and innocent, but is actually clear-headed, composed, and skilled in combat

Content warnings:

A beginner's early work, so just give it a try.

The male lead is possessive and ruthless, and is by no means a good person. After meeting the female lead, he clings to the only light in his life and doesn't become completely evil. But he grew up in the palace, so he's no paragon of virtue. (His possessiveness isn't that extreme; he mainly lacked love as a child.)

The political intrigue is less prominent, with the romance as the main focus. I promise the plot will make sense.

A sweet story of healing, with a tiny bit of angst in the middle, about as small as a sesame seed.

Slow burn.

Theme: Trust and honesty are the only way to make a relationship work.