[My other novel, A Flourishing Age of Mountains and Rivers, is currently updating. Coming soon: Defying Fate (Double Rebirth)]
Shu Ming had a father who loved gambling. He sold everything in the house that could be sold.
In the end, as expected, he sold Shu Ming too.
The Prince-Regent's Manor in Xiliang City bought Shu Ming and told her that her birth details were acceptable, and that she could bring good fortune to the heir apparent by marrying him.
She had the title of heir apparent's consort, but none of the authority that came with it.
Rumor had it that the young heir apparent was capricious and had a strange temper.
Shu Ming was afraid of him.
On their wedding day, Wei Xunsheng took her hand and quietly told her, "There's a step here. Lift your foot."
Shu Ming's heart stirred.
Everyone said the young heir apparent was irritable and ill-tempered, but in Shu Ming's eyes, he wasn't nearly as bad as outsiders claimed.
He never hid anything from her. He taught her to read and told her about the schemes in the palace.
She was clever, learning as soon as she was taught and understanding as soon as she heard.
She secretly told herself she mustn't fall for him, but she couldn't resist love, and even dared to dream of spending her whole life with him.
They were worlds apart, with an enormous gulf between their backgrounds, yet she sank deeper and deeper into their relationship.
She forced herself to give up on the idea.
But when she was at her most despairing, he gazed at her with amusement and teased, "You don't think there's anyone else in the Western Frontier who'd dare marry me, do you?"
He pinned her against the corner of the carriage and asked, "Who are you trying to push me off on?"
She had thought she was the Prince-Regent's Manor's only choice, until her father died in the street. The seemingly peaceful life she'd known was shattered completely.
Only then did she realize she was the beginning of a carefully laid plot?!
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[Commoner bride brought in to bring good fortune, clever and perceptive blind girl X sickly, tender-hearted young heir apparent with the world in his heart]
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Reader's Guide
1. One-on-one romance, happy ending, marriage first and love later, with a little indulgence and political intrigue.
2. The heroine has a severe eye condition early on and is nearly blind. By the middle of the story, she can see with the help of special tools.
3. This is a fictional historical story in the Dongling Empire series. No need to fact-check the history.
4. The first half focuses on romance, the second half on political intrigue. The climax at the end features everyday counterattacks, and all the characters remain clever. Trust me, trust me!
5. A little angst, lots of sweetness, and endless devotion to his wife.
6. We each go our own way. If our paths meet, we can travel together. If you don't like it, then let's part ways amicably and wish each other well.
Content Warnings, Please Read
1. Near the end, the plot is advanced by an ensemble cast.
2. The emperor is bisexual and has a favored male attendant who shares his bed. (If you avoid danmei, don't read this, don't read this, don't read this! Some things need to be said three times!)
3. There is backstory that sets up the next book.
4. The later plot requires some angst and heartbreak, but it will definitely end with a little angst and lots of sweetness. Trust me, trust me.
To learn the full background of the story, I recommend reading the completed novel Power Over Mountains and Rivers. (smile)
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Coming Soon
Blurb for A Flourishing Age of Mountains and Rivers:
At the age of five, Bei Huanyan (male lead) and Bei Huanwu (female lead) followed the imperial tutor to Xudu to begin their education. They studied at the tutor's residence from then on.
At twelve, Bei Huanyan came first in all three stages of the imperial examinations. At thirteen, he became a Hanlin Academy scholar. At fourteen, he went on an imperial inspection of the five prefectures of the Southern Frontier. At fifteen, he was specially appointed as the junior minister of the Court of Judicial Review and a third-rank official in the Secretariat, becoming the youngest chancellor since Dongling was founded. He was put in charge of difficult and complicated matters.
At ten, Bei Huanwu entered the Zangxi Pavilion and began studying under Han Qiqi. She was truly like a half-mistress of the pavilion. At fifteen, she took over the black market and became its master.
During the Ghost Festival of Yongyan's fifteenth year, strange incidents happened one after another. Bei Huanyan and Bei Huanwu investigated the oddities together, only to find themselves caught in a trap.
"Something's fishy about this," Bei Huanwu said, giving Bei Huanyan a sidelong glance.
Bei Huanyan nodded without a word.
The red-clad ghost woman of Qinchun City, the sacred path to the imperial mausoleum, the fall of the Nanze royal family, and the missing list.
What shocking secret lay behind these baffling cases?
As Bei Huanyan investigated, he was astonished to discover that this matter was connected to a major case from sixteen years ago.
A scheme within a scheme, a trap within a trap.
Who wanted them dead? And who was plotting to seize power and usurp the throne?
The flourishing age of Yongyan, with all nations paying tribute. Grudges from a past life, and love and hate in this one.
Amid the wind and rain, the realm lies shrouded in mist. Who will break through the mortal world's half-open window?
As fate turns under Heaven's will, I shall shape a flourishing age of mountains and rivers!
Theme: If a person is good at heart, they will turn toward the light.
First of all, congratulations on the ending of Da Da Da. Poor kid, I don't know how to say it. I have followed this book all the way (this is also the first time I actually read a serialized novel, haha). Da Da Da's cold theme is my favorite style. I have almost searched for this genre when reading novels in the past few years. Da Da Da is really amazing, with good plot and good writing style. What I like the most is that the image, behavior, and ending of every character in the article are all very logical (this is really rare), and the final ending will be reversed, but if you carefully appreciate it, it is their character, the way they deal with the environment, and the ending that they brought about. In addition, I am very grateful to DaDa after saving the manuscript and publishing it (I have been tricked several times before, and it has shadowed me, which really makes me feel at ease). I also corrected the typos and DaDa even sent me a red envelope. I am really, really, really, really grateful (it is indeed a cold subject, and I feel that I have wasted a lot of effort and I can't make any money. I'm even more grateful. Also, I'm sorry to say that I don't know much about JJ's rules. I don't know how to get popular. I only read the articles silently and share them with people around me. I'm really sorry.) I agree with your opinion. You don't have to cater to the market if you write what you like. Someone will find the treasure! Just keep going on your own The story of the Western Region has come to an end, and we look forward to the subsequent development of the Dongling Empire (you write the history of the rise and fall of the Dongling Empire, then I will appreciate the ups and downs of this empire) I wish "Love Day by Day" and "Shengshi Shanhe" a hit!!! Looking forward to seeing you again in June I also wish you good health, steady advancement in your work, discovery of good articles, and peace and success. Qing Mimi urges me to receive an advance copy of the book I Really Love Princess, looking forward to it
Pre-receipt of "Mountains and Rivers of the Prosperous Age", with power strategizing, plot direction, and counterattack layout, welcome to play.
It's almost December, and the Golden Age Mountains and Rivers are finally about to open (crazy hint)
There are just over three days left in June, hint
Huh? It's already six months, why haven't you published a new article yet (although I don't read current posts)
It's over. Spreading lies, another piece of the small puzzle of the world system has been completed
"Again" I'll catch the author a big bug~ in
Why do you write this kind of extra story? It's uncomfortable. It just depends on how sweet they are.
", It's a test" gives the author a big bug~ There should be no word "is" in the following sentence
Hahaha I finally got pregnant, but it was so sudden hahaha