A princess and her guard
The second princess, Yan Zhixi, is gifted and perceptive, thoughtful and strategic. She has always presented herself as the kindest of souls, but only she dares secretly eliminate the emperor's informants and investigate the old palace conspiracy that even the emperor fears to touch.
Her mother and maternal grandfather both died at the hands of the rebel Qian Deng Guards during the palace upheaval three years ago.
One day, the emperor sent another batch of new guards to the princess's residence. One of them, Nan Zhao, volunteered to stay.
This time, Yan Zhixi couldn't find anything suspicious. Nan Zhao was cool and composed, distant from others, and not at all meek by nature, yet he always sheathed his sharpness in her presence.
She thought the guard had exceptionally handsome features. Especially when their eyes met by chance and he showed a fleeting moment of panic, she wanted to break through his aloof exterior and see what thoughts he was hiding.
Nan Zhao deflected poisoned needles and a hail of arrows, shielding Yan Zhixi with his body and taking down the villains in a blood-soaked strike. He was the sharpest blade and the strongest armor.
He was like a wolf in a fight, brimming with killing intent, yet he couldn't withstand even the slightest teasing from the princess.
"When love takes hold, I will remain true to it forever." After they were in danger, Nan Zhao had to conceal his identity. To keep the villagers questioning them at bay, he said this about their relationship.
In a room lit by flickering candlelight, Yan Zhixi watched him grow flustered, then leaned close and whispered in his ear, "I took those words to heart."
The Qian Deng Guards killed those the late emperor wanted gone and did his dirty work, as if they themselves belonged to the darkness.
They were called the Thousand Lantern Guards, yet not a single lamp was ever lit for them.
As commander of the Qian Deng Guards, Nan Zhao knew how many people he had killed and how much blood he had spilled. Still, he yearned for the flame in his heart, burning in the snowy night.
On a snowy night four years ago, Yan Zhixi casually gave him a lantern on the palace path.
"The road is slippery in the snow, and there's no light ahead. My lord, take a lantern."
On the execution rack four years later, Nan Zhao gazed at her with unwavering devotion.
"Your Highness's lantern illuminated the endless darkness for a moment. This subordinate is willing to protect Your Highness and keep the light burning every night."
Reader's guide:
1. Happy ending.
2. The dynasty is fictional. Please don't overanalyze the historical details.
3. Between them, the leads have plenty of tricks up their sleeves.
4. Updated daily. If there's no update, a notice will be posted.
Wishing all you lovelies a happy read.
Theme: I want the darkness of this world to vanish, and daylight to shine everywhere.
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I really like this book. I also like the way the author handles the characters and details of the two people. Although Yan Zhixi is a princess, her character is sound. Faced with the inequality in status between the two, she gives Nan Zhao equal respect. She is smart, kind, and thoughtful, and at the same time brave and not stubborn. I really like what the author conveys in this book: I love this person and love every aspect of the other person. I am happy to pick up every piece of the other person. At the same time, the princess is different from the princesses in other novels who are coquettish and willful, blindly being protected by others. Although there is a status gap between Nan Zhao and the princess, his personality is equal, and his love is beautiful, clean, clear, and touching.
Ah Qi, this is the bottle I saved while working outside. I give it all to you. Can you give me a chance?
Hahahaha what a sauce stuffed rice
I haven't eaten anything yet. Why did my tooth fall out? Ah, it turns out it's because the young couple's daily life is so sweet.
When will the extra chapter be updated? Hurry up. Don't gasp. Take a break after finishing the extra chapter.
The ending is about spreading flowers, and there should be more extras
Lu Qiao figured out that it was Han Wenyu's turn. The late emperor was preparing to enthrone the East Palace, and then the second child became paralyzed. Could it be Han Wenyu's doing? It is speculated that Han Wenyu was the emperor's confidant in the third prince's palace. After poisoning the second prince, in order to avoid being investigated, after the palace was burned down, he took the opportunity to spread rumors that Han Wenyu had rescued the princess. He justifiably entered the princess's palace to treat the princess and the second prince. He used kindness to make people relax, and finally took the opportunity to poison the second prince.
Apologize first, I'm sorry to all those who are following the update. I have been preparing for the exam, so I don't have a lot of time to code, which has caused the recent updates to be intermittent. Thank you for your tolerance and understanding. But I'm already writing the ending~ Looking forward to the ending in a few days~ Love you all!
Ahhhhhhhh, so angry! I'm so angry! I'm so angry!!! When did Han not have it?
Next chapter, Han Wenyu steps on the sewing machine