Supreme Power

Upcoming novel: My Obsessive Villain Is My Nemesis, an upbeat, guileless swordswoman × a proud, jealous talisman cultivator with an intensely possessive streak. 300,000 words already written.

Blurb:

As a princess of the kingdom, Bai Shengluo was adored by the people and showered with favor.

When the throne changed hands, the new emperor who was about to ascend coveted the power Bai Shengluo held. She had no choice but to take action to protect herself.

At this critical moment, war broke out in Jiangnan, and Bai Shengluo was ordered to accompany a prince there to quell the conflict.

Of all the people traveling with her, she was most intrigued by Mu Shize, the young heir of the Prime Minister's residence, a passionate young man with a fervent heart.

Mu Shize, who had seemed so green at their first meeting, showed no fear on the battlefield. He was simply a little too impulsive and nearly got himself killed.

The young man's lashes fluttered as he lowered his head and apologized. "Did I cause trouble?"

Bai Shengluo made something up. "No, you were a huge help."

Mu Shize looked up abruptly, his eyes sparkling. "Like what?"

Bai Shengluo: "..."

As they spent day and night together, they gradually fell for each other.

Just then, the new emperor tried to draw Mu Shize into his schemes, while the elder sister who had been by his side since childhood spoke softly, asking him to do her a small favor.

But this so-called "small favor" tore away the pretense of peace between Bai Shengluo and the new emperor. And Mu Shize's gentle, charming elder sister took his hand and asked if he admired her.

Before Mu Shize could even deny it, Bai Shengluo kicked open the half-closed door. Her face turned cold. "Go on, then. Why did you stop?"

Mu Shize's expression changed dramatically.

*

Bai Shengluo wanted to protect the people of Great Yu, to see every household lit up and the land peaceful. But now, she might not even be able to keep herself safe.

With no other choice, Bai Shengluo fled to the northwest to escape the disaster.

She only heard rumors about what had happened at court.

She heard that Mu Shize had abandoned his former gentleness, become ruthless, and built an extensive network of informants.

She sighed, thinking that the young man she had known was probably gone for good.

But Bai Shengluo never expected Mu Shize to come to the northwest.

The brocade-clad guard commander, rumored to be a savage and merciless man, approached her step by step. His eyes reddened, and his voice was heavy, as if he were enduring tremendous pain and grievance. "Sister, don't you love me anymore?"

Reading guide:

1. One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first love. The male lead has no feelings for the female supporting character.

2. At first, the male lead is naive and inexperienced, and strictly observes propriety. Later, he becomes an obsessive lovesick fool, humbly begging the heroine to forgive him, with a somewhat unhinged side. The heroine is the strongest fighter throughout. When she loves, she loves passionately and pampers him in every way. When she doesn't, she's clear-headed and composed, and never sacrifices her own happiness. She is a little flirtatious early on.

2. The male lead falls first. At first, the heroine only likes his looks.

Theme: An independent, clear-minded spirit is what lets people survive in troubled times.