Year of Lemon

Pei Nanzhan, the Grand Tutor's legitimate grandson, was refined and virtuous, and was known as the most handsome man in the capital. The young ladies from official families who admired him could line up from the east gate to the west gate.

When Chen Zhiyun first met Pei Nanzhan, he was sitting on a long bench at an inn, chatting and laughing with a fan in hand, a gentleman as warm as jade.

That single glance was enough to make Chen Zhiyun fall for him. Her elder brother even resolved to become the top scorer in the imperial examinations so he could help his little sister win her future husband.

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People often praised Pei Nanzhan's looks and talent, but no one ever called him an interesting person.

His academy classmates often mentioned that his younger sister, Chen Zhiyun, was gentle, dignified, and charming. When he happened to meet her, Pei Nanzhan found that she was no different from any other well-bred young lady.

Then Chen Zhiyun, dressed as a man, rescued him. Her movements were nimble, and she sent hidden weapons flying. She was like a completely different person.

Pei Nanzhan recognized her at once and called out, "Miss Chen."

Recognized, Chen Zhiyun muttered to herself, "It's over, it's over, he recognized me. Mother said a young lady from a prestigious family shouldn't fight."

Pei Nanzhan couldn't help laughing. So she was a fake proper young lady after all. She really was interesting.

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Later, Pei Nanzhan discovered that Chen Zhiyun was a heartless young woman. The person she kept saying she liked was only ever his handsome face...

Even so, the renowned Pei Gongzi waited for her through two lifetimes.

The aloof beauty who loved her for two lifetimes still descended from his pedestal for love in the end.

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Father often said, "Jiaping is fortunate to have Nanzhan in this world. A gentleman to be cherished, warm as jade."

Before she was reborn, Chen Zhiyun smiled. The man she chose would surely be the gentlest and finest in the world.

After she was reborn, Pei Nanzhan's hand, once accustomed to holding a brush, took up a sword instead.

He said, "Letters cannot save the country. After drifting through two lifetimes, I can only be saved by you."

He said, "Can Can, don't be afraid. If there's no road ahead, then I'll cut one for you."

A true proper young lady pretending to be a sham VS a gentle yet obsessive male lead

Reader's Guide

1. Both leads are virgins, and both are reborn.

2. A sweet story. The main cast all grow, and their relationships include romance, friendship, and family.

3. This is not a conventional rebirth story opening. It spans two lifetimes. The history is fictional, so please enjoy the story as written.

4. The text may be revised and proofread from time to time. Readers of pirated copies, please don't mislead readers of the original in the comments. Screenshot of the updated blurb taken on 2022/7/13.

Theme: Every generation has its own pursuits. Survive danger, turn the tide, and win against the odds.