The Jade in My Bosom

“What is your crime?” “My only crime is possessing a precious treasure.” This story is mainly about a fated pair of lovers, like immortals descended to earth. A gentle, brilliant “sickly” immortal brother × a frail, down-and-out immortal younger sister: The villain Lin Sinian has a dream In the dream, Yan Qing had once received a favor from Xu Qingyuan’s father. Xu Qingyuan was a refined young lady, an immortal beauty; Yan Qing was the youngest deputy minister of the Court of Judicial Review, a gentleman as flawless as jade. Xu Qingyuan’s family is found guilty of a crime and falls into ruin. When Lin Sinian, the prime minister’s son, abducts and claims her by force, no one dares to offend him. Only Yan Qing stands up for her. Yan Qing is in poor health. He has to manage his official duties while protecting her, and is soon reduced to skin and bones. After Yan Qing dies, Xu Qingyuan is left emotionally and physically exhausted. Xu Qingyuan is imprisoned by Lin Sinian for years, then dies with him in a final confrontation. The truth is, on the day Xu Qingyuan arrives in Chang’an, Yan Qing happens to be leaving the city. The spring rain falls in sheets. As they pass each other, she glances at him. She longs for him, thinks of him, and dreams of him. A frail, impoverished young lady comes to the capital alone to seek a way forward, surrounded by wolves. A dignified, jade-like young man stands proudly in court, haunted by his “past” and trapped in a deep abyss. Together, they change their respective fates. “I hurried to meet you without stopping. Grant me a life without regrets.” Content notes: (1) A fictional Tang-Han setting, with no issues of chastity or sexual purity. (2) Includes a mystery-solving plot. This is not a rebirth novel in the strict sense, and the main plot is not about abduction and forced possession. It’s not solely about the romance between the leads; other topics are covered too, so proceed with caution if you only want a love story. (3) The author likes writing flawed lives and imperfect people, with characters who have their flaws. Please proceed with caution if you expect every character to be good and perfect. Theme: Possessing a precious treasure is no crime. Why should the jade be destroyed?