Embracing the Spring Light (Reborn)

[Thank you for supporting the authorized edition!] [Up next: A Record of the Crown Princess's Scrappy Survival. See the blurb at the end.] Blurb: Ji Lirong was beautiful and graceful, the only daughter of a general's household, and countless suitors vied for her attention. Yet in her previous life, she chose a down-and-out prince above all others and helped him ascend the throne. In the end, her family was wiped out, and the only person who pleaded on her behalf was a complete stranger she had never met. Through the curling smoke, she caught just one glimpse of a tiny red mole at the corner of his eye. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the year she was sixteen. By a twist of fate, she met him once more. At the time, Xi Che had yet to grow into the powerful minister he would become. He was merely a pitiful boy. The night breeze stirred softly. Gazing into those tearful phoenix eyes, for the first time, she entertained a rather improper thought. She found him thousands of books and carefully taught him martial arts and other skills. As they spent time together, the wariness in his eyes gradually faded, leaving only admiration and ardent affection. He willingly became the sword in her hand, helping her clear away every obstacle. Who could have guessed that one day the sword would veer off course? A summons from the capital arrived. Desperate to escape her predicament, she accidentally let her secret slip. Xi Che realized the truth. His pale forehead flushed bright red, and he choked out, "So when Sister first saved me, was it only so you could secure your family protection in the future?" That was the truth. She did not dare answer. Only the ache in her heart made her realize that she, too, had fallen for him. Ji Li never imagined that when an old acquaintance later asked her to make amends, this man would return once more. With a strength she had never seen in him before, he called her "Sister" in a hoarse voice, both unruly and full of devotion. Just like yesterday, his voice rang on and on. When Xi Che was young, he once found a ray of light. But it was only the dawn's first glow, so brilliant that he could hardly bear to look at it. As time passed He wanted nothing more than to hold that light tight. To draw it into his arms and be with it for all eternity. Reader's Guide: 1. Both leads are virgins; one-on-one romance; happy ending. 2. Younger hero. The heroine is 16 and the hero is 15 at the start. The heroine and the second male lead are both reborn. Both leads grow over the course of the story. The hero is a scheming puppy who will turn dark. A tough-talking, soft-hearted, no-nonsense female general x a younger, two-faced, devoted green-tea puppy. 3. Set in an imaginary world, so please don't nitpick the details. The early pacing is slower and more slice-of-life. Hope you enjoy! 4. Please don't insult the heroine or the author. If you really have to insult someone, insult the author. 5. 40% of the text is protected against spoilers. Coming soon: A Record of the Crown Princess's Scrappy Survival An aloof crown prince x a crown princess who just wants to stay alive (marriage first, love later + a groveling pursuit) Blurb: Everyone in the capital lamented that Liu Shu, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Chengen's household, was extraordinarily beautiful, yet had been born with a strange illness. Liu Shu herself was well aware of the subtle difference between her and everyone else Hidden within her was another personality, shrewd and utterly unlike her. During the three years she lay asleep, this other self schemed on her behalf, eventually securing her a marriage to the crown prince. As for Liu Shu herself, she was a timid soul, cautious and awkward. Her greatest asset was her beautiful face. Fortunately, what was done could not be undone: she was now the crown princess. So even though the crown prince had always treated her coolly, Liu Shu was content. Later, she intended to do her best to play her part. But in a dream, her other self told her she was the villainess in a melodramatic substitute romance, and that she was about to meet a miserable end. In the depths of the palace, Liu Shu considered it carefully and finally chose to believe her. After that, the couple were close in name only. Who knew their marriage would gradually begin to change? As they spent time together, Liu Shu became more and more convinced that her husband was equally cool and courteous with everyone, and she could not help wanting more. Until one day, at a banquet among the deer-calling flowers, his cousin came to the capital. In the languid spring sunshine, seeing the man's calm and considerate manner, she finally understood. Even within that calmness, there were differences. Wen Chuyao had initially held a great deal of contempt for a woman like Liu Shu: shrewd, mercenary, and willing to sell her own body without a second thought. But it was also an undeniable fact that she had helped him three years ago. Out of propriety, he had no choice, and simply went along with their mutually beneficial arrangement. For three years after their wedding, his crown princess was always proper and courteous, just as she had been at the beginning, never crossing a line. The crown prince thought that after all their time together, she had been obedient enough. Once he had accomplished his goal, granting her a title would not be out of the question. But who could have guessed she would leave without so much as looking back? Smiling and laughing, she told another man, "He's cold as ice. I don't like him. Our marriage is nothing but a name." For once, the usually unflappable crown prince lost control of his emotions, and laughed in anger. Nothing but a name? She was carrying his child, after all. Theme: Cherish the present