The Princess Lives a Thousand Years

Zhaoning was once the most beloved princess in the palace. After the late emperor's sudden death, Empress Xiao seized power, her fiance abandoned her, and she was faced with a marriage alliance abroad. To escape that fate, she had to choose another consort and marry quickly. Later, she learned that the Duke of Weiguo, Dongfang Mo, who had just conquered Kucha, was still unmarried. An idea struck her. Putting on a tender, gentle expression, she said to the stern and imposing general, "The Duke of Weiguo is peerless in valor and exceptional in bearing. I have long admired you in secret. Would the Duke be willing to marry a princess and become my consort?" Dongfang Mo looked at her for a long time before replying coolly, "Your Highness, please don't joke." In her previous life, Dongfang Mo was a guard in the princess's residence. Though his martial arts were extraordinary, all he could do was watch the princess die before his eyes. In this life, he did not enter the princess's residence. Instead, he went to the battlefield, won distinction, and became the renowned Duke of Weiguo. He had thought that in this life he could ensure her a happy marriage and a long, peaceful life. He never expected her to choose him as her consort. Zhaoning got her wish and married Dongfang Mo, but he was like an iceberg, distant and cold to everyone, including her. Then one day, she discovered that he had been keeping her missing bellyband close to his body. Zhaoning: Dongfang Mo, are you insane? Dongfang Mo: ... [Married life story, male lead reborn] Stern and cold on the outside, flustered on the inside, powerful male lead VS princess who's set on clinging to a powerful ally Coming soon: Marrying into a Powerful Family. Please add it to your collection. Blurb below. Lu Lin is the son of a Minister of the Court of Administration, handsome and elegant as a jade tree. He should have had a happy marriage, but on the eve of his coming-of-age ceremony, a country girl showed up at his door with a token. Only then did Lu Lin's grandfather remember that he had once arranged a betrothal for his grandson. At his grandfather's instruction, Lu Lin married the country girl. Naturally, he didn't like her. He even loathed her. Their three years of marriage were utterly devoid of affection. He thought she had schemed so hard to obtain her present wealth and status that she would never let go. But when he told her he wanted to take his teacher's daughter as a second wife, she replied that they should divorce. He was surprised, but also relieved, and agreed. She took the divorce papers and left. She never appeared before him again. Four years later, Lu Lin's career had stalled, and he was demoted from the capital to serve as the county magistrate of Anlu. There, he met Shi Wan, a female doctor known as the "Little Medicine Immortal." Only then did he remember that he had been married to her for three years, and that Anlu was her hometown. But she was nothing like the shallow, ignorant, and scheming woman he remembered. She was beautiful, clever, and kind, and the smile she often wore was like a spring breeze, stirring his heart. He decided that perhaps this small town wasn't so bad after all, and even considered taking her back to the capital. After much thought, he confessed his feelings to her. She only smiled and replied casually, while drying the herbs beside her, "Lord Lu, you come from a powerful family. Our backgrounds are too different. It wouldn't work." Seven years ago, Shi Wan had dared to dream above her station and foolishly loved someone. He was a nobleman's son, while she was just a country girl from the mountains. She knew they were worlds apart, yet she still took a chance and married someone far beyond her reach. She was young then, and believed her wholehearted love would eventually be returned. It wasn't until reality had left her utterly shattered that she recognized her own foolishness. Her dream wasn't a dream at all, but a joke. [The male lead pursues his wife after losing her, one-on-one romance, happy ending] Theme: There is always sunshine after the storm