-- Upcoming historical romance, "A Joyful Reunion," opening April 10. Blurb at the end --
Fu Yuanxi has a scar on her face.
She got it as a child, when she rushed into a fire to save her kitten. Ever since, she has been afraid of fire.
She has never thought of the scar as something shameful, but under one ill-intentioned gaze after another, she hides her face.
In the fresh green light of early spring, a small pebble lands at the hem of her skirt.
"Aren't you tired of wearing that thing all day?"
She has always hated frivolous young noblemen like him, yet, as if possessed, she takes off her veiled hat.
The young man leaps down from the wall of her home.
"That's better. You're not ugly, after all."
--
They first met at Lingyin Temple.
Wen Jingxing thought he was terribly unlucky to have run into such a troublesome young girl.
She'd get angry at the drop of a hat, and even thunder would make her cry, leaving her eyes as red as a rabbit's.
He looked after her once, only to find himself doing so a thousand times more.
Many, many years later, Fu Yuanxi asked him, "Did you really dislike me that much back then?"
"I did. You'd get angry over every little thing. You were such a nuisance."
And yet this was the very girl who would charge into a raging fire without a thought for her own life.
She was going to be the death of him one day.
--
By then, they had grown closer than close.
Fu Yuanxi finally asked him, "Whose household are you a menace to, anyway?"
"...The Prince of Zhenbei's residence."
"You must be trying to fool me."
One New Year's Eve, Fu Yuanxi looked at his gentle, courteous father, his openhearted, carefree mother, his elder sister, accomplished in both letters and arms, and his clever, cheerful younger sister. Then she asked in all seriousness, "Are you sure you're their biological son?"
Wen Jingxing: "..."
He was. No doubt about it.
1. Happy ending.
2. The setting is entirely fictional, with dynasties mixed together, and follows the worldbuilding of the first book.
3. The story has an outline, and the main plot won't be changed on a whim. The blurb may be revised.
4. Please feel free to point out any shortcomings in my writing. Happy reading!
-- Blurb for "A Joyful Reunion" --
The first time Song Huaichuan entered the capital to receive an award, he saw the woman he had loved and been parted from for years at a palace banquet. Red plum blossoms filled the branches, and frost and snow dusted her hair.
She smiled at him amid the red plums and falling snow. "General Song, it's been so long."
Before Song Huaichuan could decide what to say, a young maid stepped forward and respectfully addressed her: "Your Highness, the Heir's Consort."
Dazzled by the snow, he stood rooted to the spot.
If she was happy, he would leave her in peace. But the woman he had treasured for more than a decade was being treated so poorly.
He must have gone mad. He actually attacked the heir to the princely house in the streets of Yunjing.
"What gives you the right to mistreat her? What gives you the right?"
Song Huaichuan couldn't remember how that farce ended.
The woman he treasured had tears in her eyes. "There were so many of them. Couldn't you have at least tried to dodge?"
Song Huaichuan met her gaze.
"Are you really unwilling to leave with me?"
--
Xie Xiwan grew up in Qingzhou. She occasionally returned to Yunjing for the New Year, but her parents never let her enter the palace.
Her only worry in Qingzhou was the little menace from General Song's household. He was always climbing over the wall to tease her or deliberately scare her. But whenever someone really made her cry, he would chase them for miles and beat them up.
One day, the good-for-nothing little rascal suddenly declared, "I'm going to the battlefield! I'm going to make a name for myself!"
Her life became dull and boring.
Xie Xiwan grew up carefree and happy until she was sixteen.
That winter, she returned to Yunjing with her parents to the Marquis of Xuanping's residence.
On the morning they were to leave, a familiar, infuriating voice called down from the wall. "Little bunny, you're leaving?"
Xie Xiwan looked at the young man, who had somehow grown so much taller than her, and suddenly felt like crying.
"Don't cry. Once I'm a great general, I'll come find you in Yunjing!"
The day of their reunion finally came, but they could only look at each other in silence. The carefree days of poetry and wine were gone.
--
[A Little Scene]
Many, many years later, Xie Xiwan asked Song Huaichuan, "What would you have done if my parents hadn't agreed back then?"
Song Huaichuan answered without hesitation. "I'd have snatched you away."
"Bandit!"
"A Xi." He embraced her from behind.
"No one is allowed to bully you. Whoever it is, I'll make them pay."
[Important Notes! Be Sure to Read!]
1. Childhood sweethearts and a reunion after a long separation. The heroine is not a virgin; the hero is.
2. The heroine really does marry someone else, and really does have a child! (But when she divorces, the child stays with the father. The child won't cause trouble for the main couple later, either.)
3. Happy ending! Happy ending!! Happy ending!!! Important things must be said three times!!! There will be a little angst early on, but after the divorce, it's a straightforward, brain-off sweet romance. Don't overthink it.
4. The setting is extremely loose. Don't scrutinize the details; it's all made up. There are countless great stories on Jinjiang. If this one isn't for you, just pick another!
5. The story is outlined, and I won't change the plot. Criticism and suggestions are welcome; writing instructions are not. Thanks for understanding.
6. Happy reading!
Theme: Accept yourself
[Where Winds Meet] Jiangnan Has Nothing to Offer
Breaking the Formation
The Little Fox's Villain-Saving Plan
Childhood Sweetheart Knows My Heart
A Joyful Reunion
The Camellia Knows Nothing of Strawberries
A College Girl's Path to Giving Up
Poetry and Wine in the Bloom of Youth
Pillow Beneath the Locust Tree
Moon Over the Mountain Pass
Thank you all very much [spread flowers][spread flowers][spread flowers] Writing a clip is really stressful and exciting. In fact, I know very well that my writing skills have many shortcomings. I would like to thank everyone for their tolerance and love [Spreading Flowers] for giving me the confidence to keep writing. Doing what you love is always happiness. Maybe the writing is not good enough, but I hope that the geese and the geese are all vivid and lively, and I also hope that you will always be happy and upward [Spread flowers][Spread flowers][Spread flowers] Thank you all!!! No matter which road we can walk together, I wish that I can carry my love for words and your expectations and go to higher and further places [Spread flowers][Spread flowers][Spread flowers]
Wow, that's awesome. Happy New Year 🐰
It's great 🤗 the girls are so cute 🥺
So well written! The most terrifying thing on the battlefield is not the strength of the opponent, but the dastardly deeds within one's own side. The wife is good at writing people's hearts, and different stances guide people's behavior.
The scene where A Xi was making clothes for the baby while chatting with Xiao Wen was so natural. It's rare that the couple are teenagers.
The crab roe tofu that we love while drinking 😆[covering face and laughing]
It really feels like an old married couple [make me healthy]
You are so good at writing, as young people should be. You will toss and turn, feel anxious, and want to tell the other person all your thoughts and yourself.
The ending of "Spreading Flowers" 🎆 is very well written in the forum. Goddess, I will always follow you 🐶🌹. These pictures are so cool for me. Why hasn't it reached 4.10 Yet?
The whole article is finished, this day comes so slowly and so quickly. I am actually a person who doesn't pay much attention to market trends. When I first came to Jinjiang, I had such a grand story in my mind, which required many, many pieces to be completed. At that time, my friend asked me, what should I do if there is no splash after writing? I thought about it for a long time, and then I told her that regardless of whether there were splashes or not, I would finish the story I wanted to write. After all, everyone's original intention when writing is probably just to tell the story they want to tell. I like money very much, but I don't want to turn the channel where I once placed my emotions into words of success. Hmm... Maybe I didn't tell the story I wanted to tell well. What can I assure you? First, don't mince words. Second, no character should be made dispensable. Third, no matter whether the results are good or bad, if you don't cut off the outline, it won't be a bad ending (if you think I'm a bad finish, it may not be my intention, it's just the author's real talent hahahahaha) Fourth, treat readers with the most sincere attitude. Fifth, please be sure to accept opinions and criticisms humbly. Starting from my own standards, I did it. From the beginning of writing this book, I knew that it was destined not to reach too high a place because the protagonist was too happy. I often told my friends that these were two happy children who would not be scolded if they threw a bowl when they were young. Also because of my poor writing skills, at this point, my mother really feels sorry for the female geese and the geese. However, the love story that will be written later will definitely be criticized because the heroine is too weak and has no independent opinion; the broken relationship will definitely be criticized because in the end the male and female protagonists even get married separately; the water dragon chant will be criticized even more because the heroine is so ruthless that she will not recognize her relatives for the sake of power. No matter what, I will finish writing the world I originally conceived, and then write other stories. This will be a long, long process. I think that in this process, like a train that keeps stopping and picking up and dropping off passengers, I will meet different readers. Maybe some will go to the end with me, some will leave midway, and some will come midway. During this journey, I hope I can bring you happiness, and I hope we can go further together. Thank you to my friends who have been with me all the way at this stop. I hope we can all stay true to our original aspirations and have a bright future. Finally, the new article "Happy Meeting" will be published on 4.10 ~ If I am lucky enough to be able to travel with you, then we will see you tomorrow!