The Spring Breeze Won't Cross to Me

Also known as: Hate the West Garden

She is General Yaoguang, revered by the people, and the new emperor's childhood friend.

She is also the undisputed choice for the position of empress.

The day she returned victorious, in the depths of winter, the new emperor awaited her at the city gates.

"Huiyin, I will grant you anything you ask."

Everyone knows the new emperor loves her deeply. Only she knows he is merely trying to atone.

Blood stains her armor. The wind and snow dampen her eyes, but cannot touch the pride in her heart.

"Your Majesty, I wish to break off our engagement."

When they were young, one glimpse of her beauty was etched into his eyes.

Alas, the two of them were as far apart as the clouds and the mud.

Unwilling to accept his fate, he entered the imperial court alone.

He cleared every obstacle, braved every hardship, and eventually became the chief eunuch of the dynasty.

Half a lifetime of hardship, all for one more chance to see her.

If he were to write one name to mark his life, it would be hers.

Spring, Jingci Temple.

The temple is packed with people, and willow catkins fill the air.

Cheng Huiyin has just finished praying at the temple when she spots a black robe embroidered with golden flowers, adorned with a flying-fish insignia.

"Has the chief eunuch come to pray, too?"

"No. I am waiting for someone, the one who haunts my dreams."

"Have you found the person you were waiting for?"

Pei Jingzhi smiles, then hesitates for a moment.

"I believe I have."

Beneath the bodhi tree, a sachet sways in the wind. Two words are embroidered on it in gold thread:

Jingzhi.

Female general × male eunuch (not really)

[Reader's Guide]

1. Set in an alternate Ming Dynasty, with many original settings.

2. The heroine liked the second male lead when she was young!

3. SC.

4. The synopsis may undergo major revisions later. The plot and romance are split evenly, with the plot focused on political intrigue. The first seven chapters of Volume 1 lay the groundwork and focus on the plot. From Chapter 8 of Volume 1 through Volume 2, the focus is on romance. Volumes 3 and 4 balance romance and plot.

The title comes from the Song Dynasty poet Su Shi's poem "Water Dragon Chant: Written to the Tune of Zhang Zhifu's Yanghua Lyrics":

I do not regret that these blossoms have all fallen. I regret the West Garden, where fallen petals cannot be gathered.

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Theme: Love can overcome anything