Bound by Childhood Sweethearts

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My next historical romance spin-off is listed at the very bottom. Please take a moment to scroll down. It's about Sun Ce and Qiao Nv :)

Blurb:

[A spirited young general and a fallen noblewoman who seems delicate but is actually strong-willed]

Sang Ning, the Chancellor's only daughter, Yan Lin'an, the young master of the Yan family, and Third Prince Li Yanxiu were close childhood friends. Later, each of them faced their own troubles:

Sang Ning lived in seclusion in her chambers and knew little of the world. Yan Lin'an took up the reins at a young age and went to war across the land. The Third Prince was sent north to Yan as a hostage. The three were separated, each in a different place.

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After the Chancellor's residence was ordered to be searched and confiscated, Yan Lin'an secretly rescued Sang Ning. She refused to believe her father was disloyal or unrighteous, so he agreed to help her uncover the truth, avenge those wronged, and settle old scores...

General Yan had wielded a blade and fought across the land since childhood, forging a fearless temperament. The young general believed there was nothing he couldn't do. He didn't care about armies, nor even the new emperor. His heart belonged solely to Sang Ning. He cherished her in every way, giving her the stars if she wanted stars, and the moon if she wanted the moon.

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The Third Prince, Li Yanxiu, who had been sent away as a hostage, returned with the title of Prince of Yan. At court, he was a refined and elegant gentleman, but in private, he commanded the authentic witchcraft of the southern border, and his domain was full of extraordinary people.

When he returned to the capital, he did everything he could to win back his unattainable love, but it was already too late.

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"Whoa!" Zhao Xun hurriedly stopped the carriage and turned to lift the curtain. "Young Master, I spotted Prince Yan up ahead. Would you like to go say hello?"

"Prince Yan... He's back, too..."

"No."

"All right, Young Master."

Zhao Xun swiftly tugged the reins, and the horse galloped on.

"Yan... Prince Yan is back in the capital, too?"

Sang Ning caught a hint of the news and took half a step forward, only to be stopped. Yan Lin'an's face was calm as still water, but he pushed her back with one hand.

He didn't sit back down properly, though. Instead, he leaned against the carriage wall, half-reclining, and said in a leisurely tone, "If I hadn't stopped you back then, you might have become his princess consort fair and square."

Sang Ning smiled and chided him, "Watch what you say."

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Later, Sang Ning's family was finally cleared of all charges. Yan Lin'an personally led his army to pacify the western frontier and secure Ruyang. But just as he was celebrating his victories, he heard that the emperor had announced a marriage alliance, betrothing Sang Ning to Prince Yan.

Sang Ning: I'm sorry. I told you, I would marry no one but Brother Lin'an in this life.

On the streets of the capital, a red wedding gown collided with a heavy suit of armor. Yan Lin'an reached out and pulled Sang Ning onto his horse.

"We've run away from our wedding."

"I made this wedding gown myself, so you have a part in it, too."

"You promised. I would marry only you."

▲ Cover art by xhs lucky Anke. Many thanks~

Reader's Guide:

1. The main couple's romance has no angst.

2. This is an alternate history. Please don't nitpick the details.

3. Happy ending, one-on-one romance, childhood sweethearts, both untouched.

4. Thanks again for your support. Feel free to chat with me in the comments!

Separation line

[Reader's Guide:

1. The female lead has a System and a slight golden finger.

2. Romance and career-building.

3. Lots of fictional details. Set during the Three Kingdoms period.]

Pre-release blurb:

Qiao Yan was an ordinary, rather poor student majoring in history. She usually just coasted through class and didn't join her classmates in competing to outdo one another. But this laid-back girl was completely obsessed with one person: Sun Quan from the Three Kingdoms.

The records of the Three Kingdoms and Sun Quan himself, from ancient times to the present, could all be summed up in one sentence: "The accounts of those who came before are already exhaustive."

By a strange twist of fate, Qiao Yan really did transmigrate to Wan County in Lujiang Commandery at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Worse still, she ended up in the body of Qiao Gong's eldest daughter, Da Qiao.

"Someone help! The young lady has fallen into the water!" "Quick, someone come!"

It was late autumn, and the river was icy cold. Qiao Yan hadn't even had time to process how a sudden clap of thunder had turned into her plunging into such a dangerous river, when the crisp sound of money being scattered rang in her ears.

[Congratulations, Host, you have successfully bound yourself to the main storyline of Love and Hate in the Three Kingdoms. I am your personal System, 007.]

[Your identity: Qiao Gong's eldest daughter, Qiao Yan. Identity status: activated.]

"Wait, let me save myself first."

The people who had been shouting nearby were nowhere to be seen. Luckily, there was a piece of driftwood. It took all her strength to climb onto the bank. The several thick layers of her clothes were soaked with cold water, and it poured onto the ground when she wrung out her sleeves.

"What did you say? Qiao Gong's eldest daughter?"

Who could understand? She liked Sun Quan best, but by a twist of fate, she had transmigrated into the sister-in-law he was destined to have. Fate really was cruel. And historically, Sun Ce only lived to be twenty-six. No, no, he was the Little Conqueror of Jiangdong! He couldn't just die like that.

"Tell me what I need to do."

[Don't worry, Host. Our System is made with a conscience. You only need to do four things: stay alive.]

Well, in a time of war and chaos, that really was a difficult task. All she had to do was survive. As Qiao Gong's eldest daughter, she should cling tightly to the eldest son of the Sun family early on.

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Meanwhile, Sun Ce, Lü Meng, and the others were lying in the bushes nearby, where they had been waiting for a long time.

"Young Lord, that woman seems to have gone crazy. She's been sitting on that rock for ages without moving, like she's lost her mind."

Sun Ce glanced at him. "Lü Meng, don't talk nonsense."

Without an outer robe, he asked one of his soldiers for a cloak and strode over.

At the sound of rustling, Qiao Yan turned her head. Her eyes met the young man's dark eyes, and she was instantly captivated.

"Who are you?"

Sun Ce bowed slightly and clasped his hands. "Sun Ce of Jiangdong. A pleasure to meet you."

Oh my god, the romance target has already shown up. Is the System's plot really this fast-paced?

[007: Well, Host, as long as you're happy. I'm out of here.]

Theme: The world is fickle, but I walk my own path freely.