Cloud Isle, Crimson Cherry Blossoms, Quietly Listening to Ning

Early on, a supernatural tale among the Miao; later, a struggle for power in the capital

Qiu Yuning is gifted at divination and full of schemes. He wins favor in the capital's courtly circles with his gentle, refined demeanor, rising above Jin Yao's glittering halls while contending with a poisonous mother and a wicked younger brother.

Looking back, he had climbed steadily to the top, but somewhere along the way, he still made one wrong move.

"Brother Ning, Shu is a land of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Don't go there and never come back," the Fifth Prince teased.

"I would never dare delay in serving Your Highness. I'll be back as soon as I can."

Qiu Yuning smiled gently while cursing his unscrupulous boss from head to toe in his mind.

Who could have guessed that the mission target would be so handsome and so perfectly built? While winning the man's loyalty, Qiu Yuning lost control for a moment and took the man himself as well.

"I'll call you husband. Come home with me, won't you?" Qiu Yuning reached out and hooked an arm around the mission target's neck.

Hong Ying gazed intently at the young man before him, whose skin was as smooth as jade. "All right."

Everyone in the capital knew of the Qiu family's current head, the Jade-Cleansed Young Master, the Chancellor who had helped the new emperor seize the throne.

He turned down prestigious honors and rewards, insisting instead on asking for a treasured curved blade from Shu as a tribute for his beloved.

He argued from the front of the throne hall all the way to the back. Every minister who saw it felt sorry for the new emperor.

In the Chancellor's residence, Qiu Yuning burrowed into a broad chest and rubbed against it. "Well? Now that you're with me, I won't let you suffer. I keep my promises!"

Hong Ying shook his head helplessly and held him still, his gaze dark. "You've earned merit. What reward do you want?"

"Hehe, I don't need anything important. Just, um... Hey, stop that... Why don't you take a look at the curved blade I fought to get for you first?"

"The reward I want is you."

A guest leaves court along the road to the highest heavens; among the Four Whitehaired Elders, a youth makes his name. One day the hidden dragon will find its rain; today the crane takes flight and soars to the sky!

Here's to us: may our passion never fade!

* An innocent, beautiful, strong yet tragic man from a foreign tribe as the top, paired with a refined, sharp yet unassuming, gentle but steadfast man as the bottom.

* Early on, the story takes place among foreign tribes; midway, it follows political scheming in the capital; later, it moves to battles on the field and struggles at court. The setting changes unpredictably as the characters' lives unfold.

* The countries, regions, major powers, and tribes in this story are all fictional. Their cultures and customs serve the plot. Some are inspired by local traditions, but none are based on real places or peoples, so please don't make real-world comparisons. Thank you!

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Please add my new novel to your to-read list: The Evil Eye Is Adorable Today, Too

A beautiful, strong, tragic, devoted blond vampire as the top x a sunny, healing, clever, brave sweetheart as the bottom

Anse grew up alone in a tower.

Because he had a pair of blue eyes that symbolized evil,

any living thing that entered his field of vision would turn to stone in an instant.

But Anse himself wasn't evil.

On the contrary, he was a very adorable young man.

The truly evil ones were the vampires in the castles at either end of the continent of Aerslan.

Every fifteen years, they would devastate the continent and leave countless lives in ruins.

To prevent this, the clever first Emperor of Houseworth came up with a plan: arrange a marriage alliance with the Vampire King.

Unfortunately, this custom has continued to the present day.

Even more unfortunately, this year it was Anse's family’s turn.

For his family and his people, the "weak and pitiful" Anse joined the marriage delegation.

Lost in a strange world: Anse lifted the lace covering his eyes, and the world fell silent.

Robbers attacked: Anse lifted the lace covering his eyes, and the delegation was safe.

Foreign tribes launched a surprise attack: Anse lifted the lace covering his eyes, and peace prevailed.

On the night he arrived at North Lance Castle, the frail and helpless little Anse waited tremblingly for his fiancé.

When he heard someone approaching, Anse yanked off his lace blindfold.

"Huh? Why is it you?" Anse opened his beautiful eyes wide.

"Who else did you expect?" The newcomer raised his thin lips into a smile, green eyes swirling as he gazed into Anse's heart.

A pool of affection lies in your eyes, exposing your feelings long ago.

* A fictional Central European fantasy world, with medieval European nobles and knights, a Gothic atmosphere, and a mix of all kinds of races.

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