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[Scheming, calculating, beautiful prince x loyal, innocent, max-combat-power bodyguard]
In his previous life, Gu Jiao did his utmost to help the crown prince seize the throne. Unfortunately, he trusted the wrong ruler and met a disastrous end.
As his life ebbed away, the only one who protected him with his life was his bodyguard, Shen Qing.
Reborn, Gu Jiao vows to take revenge and protect Shen Qing.
So much for protection. How did it turn into something else?
As revenge and romance unfold side by side, Gu Jiao gradually realizes that many things he believed in his past life seem to have been lies.
The crown prince feared his command of a powerful army and had to kill him. A lie.
The emperor used the bodyguard camp to keep tabs on him. A lie.
Even my identity as a prince is a lie.
Wait, how is Shen Qing's identity a lie too?
Beneath the imperial throne's authority, the truth surfaces, along with the mystery of their origins.
How will Gu Jiao find peace amid layer upon layer of hidden currents, while winning over his sweet little darling?
"Master... you're drunk."
"This subordinate will escort you back to rest."
Shen Qing struggled to get off Gu Jiao, but Gu Jiao clamped a hand around the back of his neck, holding him fast.
"This prince is drunk."
Gu Jiao met Shen Qing's eyes. His gaze was far too clear for a drunkard.
"But I mean what I say."
He reached out and freed Shen Qing's lower lip from between his teeth.
"Shen Qing."
"You like me."
His tone was certain, without a hint of hesitation.
A veil of tears clouded Shen Qing's eyes as he looked away.
After the welcoming banquet in Fengzhou, Gu Jiao and Shen Qing sat together in a carriage.
"I'm going to punish you."
Gu Jiao's words left Shen Qing bewildered.
He couldn't think of anything he'd done wrong today.
"I... This subordinate doesn't know what I did wrong. Please enlighten me, Master."
Gu Jiao lifted Shen Qing's chin, a trace of displeasure in his expression.
"Meng Yu sent a beauty to offer me wine today. Why didn't you stop him?"
"...You gave no order, Master. This subordinate didn't dare act without permission."
Gu Jiao bent down and bit Shen Qing's lips, hard. The taste of blood spread through their mouths. But he couldn't bear to leave it at that, so he soothed the wound with the tip of his tongue, kissing it gently, bit by bit.
"You fool. Aren't you sad or angry?"
"Aren't you jealous when someone else tries to take your place?"
Shen Qing was silent, but he didn't deny it.
"A Qing, you'll be the only one for me. You can try getting angry with me."
P.S. The courtship progress is actually all in Gu Jiao's head. Shen Qing is always at 100%!
Theme: Grow through hardship and turn the tide against the wind.
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