The Bluebird's Addiction (Qing Dynasty Transmigration)

Will the deep blue sky screen bear the trace of a bluebird flying past? Among the red walls and green tiles, is there a corner that belongs to her? Since coming here, she has worked quietly and tirelessly to stay alive. No dramatic adventures, no ambitious dreams, not even plans stretching farther than ten years into the future. She simply lives. It's as simple as that. With the most ordinary wish tucked in her heart, she moves forward one step at a time. Watching, listening, experiencing, feeling, wandering, finding happiness, struggling, persevering... She is like a slender yet indispensable glimmer of light against a dim and distant backdrop, holding fast to life's true colors as she gently brushes against the solid, sealed walls around certain hearts. At what point did that figure, looming like a barrier that reached the heavens, become cloaked in golden backlight, its outline blurred and its features softened? Like the bright full moon in a sky cleared of clouds, its silvery glow faint and its radiance flowing like a ribbon, it drifted into her embrace on the pine-scented breeze and softened her gaze. Then she suddenly understood: the old grievances between her and him had been settled and their past bitterness laid to rest, but the entanglement that followed would likely be impossible to sever for the rest of her life. Years later, what remained etched deep in her memory was still that graceful figure standing with hands clasped behind his back in the warm sunshine and gentle breeze, and that brilliant scene of magnolias blooming beneath a clear, cloudless sky... (Even a bluebird yearning for freedom can have an addiction it cannot break...) Note: This is not a palace-intrigue story or a multiple-partner romance. It's a warm, serious story. If that's not your cup of tea, proceed with caution! Another note: The story generally follows history, though some details are sure to be fictional. History buffs, please don't be too demanding. If that's not your cup of tea, proceed with caution! This story is complete. Notice about the paid chapters and reward points: I received word from my editor today that The Bluebird will become a paid story this Sunday, the 10th. The paid chapters may start from Chapter 46, but I'll still update on schedule this Friday and Saturday~~ O(∩_∩)O Thank you all for supporting me all this time. I won't say much more. I can give away 300 points each month. You need to be logged in, leave a comment of more than 25 characters, and give the story two points. The System will automatically generate a button to claim the reward. Long reviews of a thousand characters and other lengthy comments will be prioritized, but please don't copy and paste someone else's comment. Rewards are first come, first served, until the monthly allotment is gone. The System calculates the points automatically, so longer comments earn more. A thousand-character review can earn around twenty points, while reading 1,000 characters costs only three cents. In short, I'll give away all the points I can, so if you'd like to keep supporting me, please don't hesitate to leave a comment~~~ O(∩_∩)O~, 2010.1.8 (Click here) My hot new story: The Wolf at My Side (Qing Dynasty) Theme: