The Black Lotus Fell in Love Today

[A seemingly gentle but actually ruthless female imperial guard x a seemingly aloof but actually purehearted young lord]

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Xie Yao used her position as an imperial guard to take over a case.

On the day the truth came to light, the aloof, sharp-tongued, sickly Shen Ci, who had no martial arts skills, caught her in her disguise.

Without hesitation, Xie Yao plunged a dagger into his chest.

Shen Ci trembled as he asked, "Why?"

"No one who learns my secret gets to live," Xie Yao heard herself say.

"Shen Ci, you're no exception."

Xie Yao had never believed in anything called true feelings. Her gentle, friendly manner was nothing but a disguise.

But Shen Ci was different.

Later, beneath the moonlight under the eaves, Shen Ci leaned close and asked cautiously, "May I call you Minzhi?"

Minzhi was Xie Yao's courtesy name, a form of address reserved for those close to her.

Xie Yao didn't know why he treated her so well. He was the elegant young marquis, so why would he lower himself like this?

But later, she finally understood.

There really was someone who would brave wind and snow and endure every hardship just to place a sincere heart before her.

Shen Ci had loved her since he was young.

One night, unable to restrain himself, Shen Ci kissed her lips. The kiss was tender and lingering, and he couldn't help blushing.

He held the sleeping girl in his arms, afraid to wake her.

"Minzhi," he murmured, "you like me at least a little, don't you..."

"Don't leave me."

I would gladly live for you and die for you.

Without hesitation.

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Reading Guide:

1. This is a slow-burn romance with two strong leads, but the male lead is strong and the female lead is even stronger.

2. The story is told from the female lead's perspective, and both leads are virgins.

3. The dynasty is fictional, though some details are inspired by the Ming dynasty.

4. All the worldbuilding serves the plot.

Theme: No matter what, there will always be someone in this world who returns sincerity with sincerity