The Lamp Is Spent, Yet Echoes Remain

» Synopsis: I thought it was roleplay, but she didn't recognize me at all Yue Qingyin was born into a military family and grew up on the frontier. The vast grasslands had made her radiant and carefree, until an imperial decree arrived one day and brought her happy life to an end. The emperor had arranged her marriage to Prince Su. Prince Su. Even the name sounded like he was one foot in the grave, and the imperial family was known for having multiple wives and concubines and strict rules. She would never be free again! After careful consideration, Yue Qingyin decided that life was simply too short So that very night, she tied up the most handsome deputy general in her father's camp and indulged herself in a reckless night of pleasure! * The next morning, Yue Qingyin slapped the young man's face and threatened him fiercely. “You wouldn't want Prince Su to find out, would you?” “Keep this secret. I like it when you know your place.” “Don't worry, there won't be a next time. But don't get careless. Dress up as a physician before you leave.” He fell silent, humiliated. * Mu Xiangxuan had been hard of hearing from birth, was partially deaf, and wasn't good at winning people over. Before he came of age, he followed the emperor's wishes, concealed his identity as Prince Su, and went to the frontier to join the army. But falling in love with Yue Qingyin was simple and pure. After trading all his military honors for the imperial decree arranging their marriage, he carefully tried to hint at his true identity. Little did he know that the bold young woman would give him a strong dose of medicine that very night and consummate their marriage ahead of schedule. The next morning, Mu Xiangxuan was still a little dazed. He felt her caress his face and thought he could faintly hear her shyly murmuring to him. “Prince Su...” “I like you...” “Be bolder next time... Dress up as a physician...” The young general held the person in his arms and, after a moment, nodded with his ears turning red. * # Dutifully playing along with his wife's roleplay # After six months of hard work: # W-wait! I thought it was roleplay, but she didn't recognize me at all? [An adorable airhead who loves getting into trouble × a genius loyal puppy who'll do anything for her] One-on-one, both leads' first time, happy ending The male lead is lovesick, good at convincing himself of things, and exceptionally talented at roleplay Reading Guide: 1. Childhood sweethearts, and the feelings go both ways in a big way! 2. Young love, pure romance, and plenty of sweetness! 3. They're a pair of genuine airheads. The male lead gets jealous easily, and the romance takes priority over the plot. [Important] ● The male lead is an innocent fool. His so-called “genius” is just him bragging to save face because he's a novice at sex while pretending to be an expert. ● There's a reason behind the arranged marriage. The male lead never intended to force the marriage on her, and the heroine never drugged him. It was all a twist of fate. Please don't judge the leads' morals over this, okay? OvO [Synopsis screenshot dated 20240729] ** ** ** ** ** ** Next novel: Shi Nian. Please add it to your reading list! Synopsis: » My sworn enemy always wants to nibble on me! Yan Shinian was born in a valley of healers and grew up carefree, until one day she accidentally tasted a strange herb, and things suddenly took a turn for the worse. She kept having strange dreams, her thoughts grew troubled, and even at the clan gathering, as everyone discussed her arranged marriage to a young man from a prominent family in the Central Plains, she couldn't help edging closer to her childhood nemesis. The young man in the corner kept his head down and didn't say a word. Suddenly a shadow fell beside him. He looked up in a daze and heard her soft, gentle voice. “Why do you smell so good lately...” * Shen Jingyue had been taken in and raised by the valley of healers since childhood. When he heard that the troublemaker from across the way was going to the Central Plains to get married, his heart inexplicably ached with bitterness. He tossed and turned in frustration for several nights, yet was still forced to accept the task of escorting her. And that troublemaker never made life easy for him. On a dark, windy night, Shen Jingyue looked at the girl sprawled on top of him, sobbing and sniffling. After trying and failing to comfort her, he could only throw his head back in despair. “Please stop crying.” “I'll let you smell me, okay? I'll let you smell me...” The girl in his arms lifted her tear-streaked face. “No.” Shen Jingyue looked down. “?” Yan Shinian held back her tears. “That medicine is getting weirder and weirder.” “What should I do? I really want to nibble on your lips right now...” * Later. # It wasn't just his lips she wanted to nibble on anymore... Later still. # Wait! You said you were helping suppress the effects, so why are you nibbling even more enthusiastically than I am? # ...I can't take it anymore. That dog who's nibbling all over the place is too much. We have to find a way to cure this medicine! * Yan Shinian searched through old medical texts and finally found a cure. But her skills weren't good enough, and something even worse happened The strange herb somehow reversed its effects and got into Shen Jingyue's system, with several times the potency. Once again, on a dark, windy night, the young man, his thin clothes damp, embraced her from behind. His breath was hot against her ear, and his voice low and plaintive. “I can't suppress the effects...” Yan Shinian guiltily averted her eyes. “I-it's okay...” She tried to keep calm and patted her chest. “I've got experience! I'll help you if I have to!” Reading Guide: One-on-one, both leads' first time, happy ending, sweet romance. Childhood sweethearts, inexperienced and innocent, exploring each other. Theme: What happens today may be chance; what brings us together has roots in the past.