When Spring Comes to Ying Shi

My new novel, My Sickly Cousin Is a Wish-Granting God!, is another sweet historical romance. Please add it to your reading list! [Cheerful, carefree little cook * Cool, sickly top scholar] Synopsis: When she opened her eyes, she found herself in ancient times. Because she was so beautiful, the little cook Ye Ying was assigned by the Old Madam to care for her gravely ill eldest grandson. The reserved and proper young master of the chancellor's household had little time left. Not wanting to ruin the rest of her life, he gave her money and gifts, and personally chose a husband for her with a suitable family background and character. Ye Ying was deeply grateful, but insisted on staying with him until the end. After that, golden broth, minced sea bass, honey-glazed winter melon, and almond drinks began appearing on Cui Yuan's table. Whenever he sent a dish back with more left uneaten than usual, Ye Ying could be found in the kitchen, working hard to improve its flavor. Gradually, Cui Yuan's complexion improved, and he recovered until he was no different from an ordinary person. Ye Ying happily went to his study to say goodbye. “I'm so glad you've recovered, Young Master! So, shall I go back and get married now?” “There's no hurry.” In the dazzling sunlight, the top scholar, as refined as jade, stood with his hands behind his back and replied calmly, “Zhang is mediocre. I've chosen another match for you.” The top scholar had very high standards. If he thought the match was good, then it must be. Ye Ying's eyes curved into a smile. “Which young gentleman is it? What's his name?” “The top scholar of the twelfth year of Yuanjia: Cui Yuan.” [Little scene] Ye Ying introduced Cui Yuan to her relatives. With a bundle slung over her left shoulder and Cui Yuan on her right arm, she faced the villagers' teasing looks and said shyly, “This is the eldest young master.” Cui Yuan's expression remained calm. That night, with no one around, the cool and dignified top scholar kissed her misty almond eyes, gently stroking them with his fingertips as he coaxed her softly: “Say it again. What do you call me?” Ye Ying covered her swollen, numb lips and hurriedly replied, “Mmph... Yuanlang...” Reading guide: [One-on-one, both leads' first time, happy ending] [The synopsis and little scene are written to showcase the characters. The main story's plot and scenes may not follow this order. Extra chapters are not included in the main-story subscription. Check the chapter titles and purchase only what you want~] Note: The romance is the main focus, with food as a side dish, and there is a bit of a melodramatic birth-secret trope. The extra chapter about their past lives, The Punishment Wine, has angst. Though Master Cen personally loves that extra, a warning for readers who only want a sweet romance: you can stop at Chapter 64. Synopsis for My Sickly Cousin Is a Wish-Granting God! After she and her mother went to seek refuge at the prince's estate, Zheng Yao found herself in an awkward position. With no one to confide in, she could only write down her worries and toss them into the Qingxi River. [The food is cold and greasy.] [My knees hurt, and my back aches too. Could I ask the doctor to come tomorrow and sleep in?] As the twelfth lunar month drew near, she wrote: [I want a beautiful winter outfit.] Her mother was bedridden: [May everyone in the world be free from illness and disaster, and may the Three Realms be at peace.] She had only meant to find a temporary outlet for her worries. Who could have guessed that, within days, the household would hire a new cook and the steward would bring her fabric? Then a physician with an otherworldly air came to visit, and her mother's cough improved! Zheng Yao was amazed to discover that the wishes she had sent drifting downriver seemed to be coming true, one by one. Perhaps there really was a deity in the Qingxi River, one who enjoyed helping people. Living under someone else's roof, Zheng Yao felt as rootless as duckweed. All her worries combined were nothing compared to her future marriage. So she tentatively made a wish to the deity. The next day, her cousin, the heir to the princely title, appeared for the first time in ages to summon her. He was a man of rare refinement, bright as the moon and clouds, but had long lived in seclusion at a separate residence because of his illness. . Xie You, heir to the Prince of Qin, had once been a peerless talent, accomplished in both letters and arms, with a brilliant future ahead. But a leg ailment had forced him away from court. The former darling of Heaven shut his doors to visitors. Rumor had it that his temperament had changed and that he spent his days in gloom. Families who had been discussing marriage ties hastily distanced themselves, and even his younger siblings were afraid to face him. At the separate residence, the Qingxi River flowed on, carrying a young woman's thoughts. [I'm attending a banquet in a few days, but I still don't have any jewelry to make an impression.] [I dreamed last night that two flower-cake shops opened in the city. One was mine, and the other was mine too.] [That wretched Crown Prince bullies puppies. He deserves to fall flat on his face!] These were only small requests, easily taken care of. Xie You: “Fine.” Until, one day... [All my sisters have found someone. I hope to meet a good man too, someone from a suitable family, so I can live without worries for the rest of my life.] Xie You: “...Hah.” . Zheng Yao looked at the young man backing her into a corner, and nearly burst into tears. “Why has the deity stopped granting my wishes...” Xie You's lips curved slightly as he wiped the tear from her cheek. “The Way of Heaven is impartial and treats all alike. I made a wish to the Qingxi River too.” “Now it's time for Yao Yao to fulfill hers.” Theme: Health is the foundation of everything.