The first thing Wei Yanqing did after being reborn was call off her engagement to Murong Zhi.
It wasn't because she didn't love him. It was because if he married her, he would lose the use of both legs and sacrifice his entire life.
When she opened her eyes again, only two months remained until the Wei family would be wiped out. Her only thoughts now were:
Save her parents, protect the Wei family, and uncover the truth!
As for Murong Zhi, she would let him live the life he deserved.
But as her investigation went deeper, she discovered that the Wei family's death was never so simple.
The danger hidden within the household, the weapons case her father was investigating, secret military accounts, the struggle among the imperial clan's princes for the throne...
Saving her whole family was only the beginning.
With the world on the brink of collapse, there was so much more she could do.
[The Male Lead's Perspective]
Murong Zhi returned from disaster relief a thousand miles away to a city full of people there to welcome him. Yet Yanqing said only, "Cousin, let everything between us be a mistake."
Everyone said the Wei family's daughter was cold and heartless.
He didn't know why, but he was willing to bear the accusation of being faithless and fickle.
In private, the refined gentleman fell from his pedestal:
Qingqing, I can't be a gentleman anymore. We grew up together and understand each other. You can't push me away.
From love to politics, even if we stand on different sides, your position is mine.
[Bonus Scene]
Murong Zhi, gritting his teeth after someone drugged him: "Yanqing, get out of my carriage. Now."
Wei Yanqing, her eyes glistening: "Zhishan, I'm feeling awful. Help me."
Boom! A firework seemed to explode in Murong Zhi's mind. His heart aching, he moved closer to her.
As her robes came undone, he asked again and again, "Look carefully. It's me. It's your Zhishan."
Yes, you're exactly the one I want.
[Reader's Guide]
1. Fictional setting. Readers looking for historical accuracy, proceed with caution.
2. Political scheming x personal growth x romance x two strong leads
P.S. The original title was This Journey to Captivate the Nation. The author occasionally changes the title on a whim, so you might want to add it to your library first.
Theme: Family and loved ones are what I will protect for the rest of my life.
