Such a Charming Young Lady

[If you've read the whole story, please leave a five-star review~ *rolls around*] Everyone said Wei Shuxing was lucky. She came from a wealthy, privileged family, her mother was a palace lady-in-waiting, and her betrothed held a high official post and an aristocratic title. At seventeen, Wei Shuxing happily married He Yuzhou. She thought she'd found the perfect husband for life, and that after the wedding they would share a long, loving marriage. But not long after they married, Wei Shuxing realized she'd been tricked and had married the wrong man. He Yuzhou wasn't the partner she'd dreamed of! Wei Shuxing had been spoiled since childhood and couldn't stand the slightest grievance. She burst into tears, regretting her marriage more than anything. * Under the terms of their marriage contract, He Yuzhou married the daughter of an old friend of his mother. Before the wedding, he'd already heard that Miss Wei was spoiled and willful. After the wedding, she proved it true. Even the most trivial thing could bring tears to Wei Shuxing's eyes. The moment anything displeased her, she'd turn away and refuse to speak to him until he coaxed her. He Yuzhou liked gentle, resilient women. Wei Shuxing was not the partner he wanted. Since the marriage was already settled, He Yuzhou decided they would treat each other with respect and spend the rest of their lives in quiet harmony. * One day, Wei Shuxing chatted with someone, smiling brightly as she said: "He Yuzhou can't even smile, and he doesn't care for me or show me any tenderness. My mother treats me best. She'll definitely stand up for me and support me if I ask for a divorce!" On the other side of the courtyard wall, He Yuzhou froze, his fingertips trembling faintly. From that day on, Wei Shuxing began to notice that her rigid, boring husband seemed to have become a different person. He indulged her more and more, almost to the point of having no limits at all. * [Reader's Guide] 1. Both leads' first time, sweet romance, a tender love story, with a six-year age gap. 2. Entirely fictional setting, very fictional, with plenty of invented details. Don't overanalyze the history. 3. There are no perfect characters in this story. The heroine is spoiled, dramatic, and loves to pout. She's not a meek girl. She's got a young lady's temper and a young lady's fate. She's a little childish, but the author thinks she's adorable. The hero can't have children for certain reasons. In the free chapters, he may seem a little like a corpse. Feel free to scold him, just don't scold me. ★ Chapter comments are now open to everyone. ★ For ideas, settings, and worldbuilding, visit Weibo: @Hushuo De Qiqi [Coming soon: Let Him Land] At a class reunion, someone recognized the restaurant server as their former classmate, Lu Chao. Rumor had it that Lu Chao's family had gone bankrupt and fallen into debt, and that his mother was seriously ill. He needed a huge sum for her surgery and was doing everything he could to earn the money. The once-proud son of heaven had fallen to the lowest point in his life. Some people felt sorry for him; others looked at him with contempt. Few showed him any kindness. Amid the clinking glasses, Lin Weilan, the heiress of the Lin family, walked over and asked gently, "Lu Chao, are you doing okay?" "It's none of your business." Lu Chao clenched his jaw and turned away. Lin Weilan froze, then walked away as decisively as she had on the rainy night they broke up. * Not long afterward, Lu Chao received a call from Lin Weilan. If he was willing, Lin Weilan would pay him handsomely to help with her family's urgent needs. The condition was that he pretend to be her boyfriend and help her fool her elders. Over the phone, Lu Chao lowered his voice and sneered. "We broke up five years ago. You still want to humiliate me?" Lin Weilan didn't like his attitude. She hung up regretfully and blocked him. Just half a minute later, Lu Chao knocked on Lin Weilan's door. He'd dressed carefully, looking just the way she used to like. Judging by the timing, he'd already been outside her door when they spoke on the phone. Lu Chao's ears were burning red, but his eyes shone. They held both nervousness and anticipation, along with unmistakable allure. He tugged at his ex-girlfriend's sleeve and pleaded in a soft voice, "Miss Lin, you can humiliate me now." He shrugged off his suit jacket and unbuttoned his shirt. Beneath them was something Lin Weilan liked even more: "In the way... you used to like." [Coming soon: Broken Hero] The state of Qi was growing weak and teetered on the brink of destruction. Seeking protection, fifteen-year-old Prince Yun Huai went to Jin as a hostage. The Emperor of Jin held a banquet to welcome the envoy. At the palace feast, Yun Huai heard a clear, lovely laugh: "Young Master Yun is very much to my liking. Mother, would you grant him to me?" He turned and saw a smiling face. A servant told him she was the Emperor of Jin's beloved daughter, the Third Princess of Jin. Yun Huai lowered his eyes, and his heart stirred. * Yun Huai became the Third Princess Ming Yan's attendant, serving her wholeheartedly and tending to her every need for ten years. He took arrows and tested poisons for her, leaving himself covered in wounds. He planned and schemed for her, spending half his life and all his strength. He thought he'd found the love of his life and hoped to spend forever with Ming Yan. But Ming Yan led an army to destroy his homeland, slaughtered his entire family, and smiled at him as she held his father's severed head. Yun Huai felt his blood run cold. Facing the wind atop the city tower, he was nearly overcome with despair, but he still asked, unable to give up: "If I jump, will you regret it?" "Will you feel even a little sadness?" Yun Huai swore he would take revenge on her. He would make Ming Yan suffer unbearably and regret everything. --No matter the cost. * For years, Ming Yan had been decisive and ruthless, never fearing the consequences of her actions. But after destroying an insignificant little kingdom, she faced the most deranged and cruel revenge a man could take. Theme: Life is short, so enjoy it while you can.