The Story of Haitang

*The author's upcoming novel, Innocent Until Proven Guilty, is recommended. Yue Kongmeng had three great regrets in life. Her first regret was trusting Chi Guican, only to have all her heartfelt devotion come to nothing. Her second regret was trusting Chi Hanlu, only to see her years in Jiangbei crumble like a dream. Her third regret was not dying for her country, bringing shame upon the name of the Yue clan of Fengxiang. When the northern Tartars invaded the south, the great clans and their retinues fled south. Yue Kongmeng followed the Crown Prince, Chi Guican, while leaving the Prince of Shangdang, Chi Hanlu, behind in the north. Years later, Chi Hanlu had driven the Tartars north and declared himself king, refusing to serve as a subject. He demanded that Chi Guican hand Yue Kongmeng over to him. Chi Guican agreed, and Yue Kongmeng's heart went cold. By Chi Hanlu's side, Yue Kongmeng gradually found herself moved by the young prince, only to witness Chi Hanlu abandon his original ideals and deliberately let the enemy grow stronger for his own advantage. Yue Kongmeng's heart turned cold. *A cool beauty who cares deeply for her country and people, as the shou x gong *The shou is loved by everyone *The story of people who part ways *Melodramatic writing, a dark ending, and some angst along the way *Cover art thanks to my darling wife, "Chengzi Bu Se" *The author's next upcoming novel, Innocent Until Proven Guilty, is recommended. You can find it by opening the author's profile. Please add it to your favorites, lovely readers! Blurb for Innocent Until Proven Guilty: *A truly romantic suspense story. Both leads are single and unmarried, both are virgins, and there is no cheating. [01] Lou Qiao still remembers the day he met Yi Wojiao. Sunlight fell over Yi Wojiao, who was surrounded by the fragrance of flowers. Lou Qiao said, "I'm here to buy a bouquet, boss." Yi Wojiao asked him, "Is it for your girlfriend?" Lou Qiao shook his head. "For my mother." For some reason, the words slipped out before he could stop himself. "I don't have a girlfriend." [02] Later, Yi Wojiao came rushing into his arms, soaked from head to toe, crying that his husband had abused him. Lou Qiao wanted to hold him, but stopped himself at the word "husband." Yi Wojiao pleaded with him, "Please don't call him my husband in front of him. He doesn't like other people knowing about our relationship." [03] Later still, Yi Wojiao's husband was found dead in the street. The police asked Lou Qiao, "Were you with Yi Wojiao that night?" Lou Qiao thought of that night, when Yi Wojiao had taken off all his clothes in front of him, but he had thought of Yi Wojiao's husband and fled in panic. Lou Qiao told the police, "Yes, we were together all night. If his husband isn't satisfied, I can compensate him." Thinking of the person who was now a corpse, the officer said hoarsely, "The deceased wasn't Yi Wojiao's husband. Neither of them is married." [04] Much later, Lou Qiao finally understood that all their encounters had happened because Yi Wojiao needed an eyewitness. An eyewitness to give him an alibi. "You can't prove that I'm guilty." "Then I should be acquitted." Couple: charming, refined university professor gong (Lou Qiao) x acting genius shou who never tells the truth (Yi Wojiao) *The leads' names come from the Book of Songs, "At the East Gate of Fen": "I look upon you like a globe amaranth, and offer you pepper." *One-on-one romance, both virgins, a sweet little love story Theme: Never forget your original aspirations