May the Long Night Never End

The heroine is a cool, wicked, gold-digging woman who plays innocent; the hero is a gentle giver who secretly loves being led around by her.

◆ Tentatively calling it a lighthearted period comedy~

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If you're sick, you can get free treatment from the Miracle Doctor Changle.

But you'd better go in the morning, because she takes an afternoon nap.

A little bird told me that Miracle Doctor Changle is two-timing, meeting the eldest young master of Yecheng and the third young master of Zhaotian Tower in secret at night. The eldest young master gets the first half of the night, and the third young master gets the second...

The two young masters are sworn brothers, too.

But once you get to know her, you'll understand that gossip can't be trusted.

She's actually juggling three men!

Of course, once anyone hears the whole story, no one can blame Miracle Doctor Changle.

The young masters are too clingy, have no respect for male virtue, and deliberately seduced her.

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Helan Che, the master puppeteer of Zhaotian Tower, fell for Changle at first sight and has been lovesick ever since.

Armed with the family heirloom "Eighteen Ways to Win Your Wife Back," he's written over a hundred love letters in six years. In reality, Changle's senior brother wrote every single reply for her.

Everyone knows Helan Che has ingenious hands. Turn him upside down and give him a shake, and all sorts of things will clatter out.

Though the rare and wondrous treasures that would fetch a fortune mean nothing to Changle, he always gazes happily at the 800 returned gifts. "At least she was willing to open them."

After years of devotion, Helan Che was finally about to become her official partner. Then one day, Lin Ji showed up and joined the fray.

"You say you're her long-lost cousin?"

"That's right, and we're engaged, too."

An engagement? Who'd believe that? Spreading rumors without a betrothal contract is scandalous. Have some respect for male virtue!

Helan Che devoted himself to trading barbs with Lin Ji, that fox of a man, never suspecting that his sworn elder brother was quietly making his move, digging away at Changle's affections until he became the official partner first.

An elder brother will always be an elder brother.

His beloved had become his sister-in-law, and they wouldn't even let Helan Che drink at their wedding banquet! At last, he tore up his "Eighteen Ways to Win Your Wife Back" and crashed the wedding feast.

Only to see her in a wedding dress, defeating everyone in the room:

"My surname is Bai. Please call me by my real name from now on."

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Once you get to know Xiao Bai, you'll understand that the rumors aren't reliable.

She hates being called Changle the most. What's there to be happy about in a life where no light reaches the long night?

Everyone makes fun of Helan Che, but she likes funny people.

With him by her side, she can feel a little joy in life.

Later on...

The Little White Medicine King's medical manual has a neat little trick:

Take an earnest young man, cuddle up and sleep together, and you'll keep nightmares at bay.

Helan Che gazed up at the sky. "If this keeps up, I'm going to die."

#After My Wife's Secret Identity Is Exposed, I Try My Hardest and Still Can't Resist Her#

#The Moon Palace's Immortal Envoy Saves an Evil, Adorable Bunny#

#I Cook for Her by Day and Cook with Her at Night#

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[Content Warnings]

1. Just so we're clear, the heroine has kissed three people. She's the first love of all three of them, and all three men are virgins.

The story focuses on the heroine's feelings. Each man has a different place and meaning in her life.

Each man thinks he's the primary partner. This is a one-woman-three-men story, so don't pick a favorite.

2. Women can hold official positions in this setting, and the men study the "Classic of Male Virtue." If gossip about either side's love life comes up, the men are the ones who get scolded.

3. This story is a slow burn, a slow burn, a slow burn, and it subverts the usual tropes. It's mainly here to make you happy, with equal parts absurdity and seriousness. There's a little mystery. Even if you know who the culprit is, you still won't guess my twist.

4. This is a healing story, meant to help you forget your worries and heartache. If you're not enjoying it, don't force yourself to keep reading. At its core, this book is about respect. If you want something cruel and dark with endless killing, I recommend "The Coffin Should Be Carried on the Wedding Day" in my author page.

5. This book has been thoroughly revised. The pirated versions differ considerably from the official edition in many details. The version number will be updated after revisions, so make sure you read the revised edition, version 0130.

[Ground Rules]

1. This is a boy-girl romance, with a fresh take on two equally powerful leads.

2. Set in an alternate version of five thousand years of Chinese history, with lots of Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Guizhou references.

3. The Jinjiang Book Bureau is a sect in the story, part of the setting and worldbuilding. It's the number-one sect in the martial world, with countless administrators under its banner. They're extremely cautious and righteous to a suspicious degree.

◆ Hope you all enjoy it. I love getting comments on individual chapters!

Feel free to visit my author page for more absurdity.

------Coming next-----

1. "The Coffin Should Be Carried on the Wedding Day"

Due to overwhelming demand for the big brother character, and at the request of the masses,

this is the second book in the series, with the big brother reborn as the male lead in a parallel world.

A black-hearted man who turns sweet and shows her limitless favoritism, and an evil empress who brings a nation to ruin with her foolish emperor.

2. "The Princess-Raising Plan," 1v1, a sweet little story about everyday royal life.

A sweet, satisfying romance, and this one has chapters saved up already. Please add it to your reading list!

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Theme: When I look upon you, it's like the moon gazing into the abyss, like the underworld turning toward the sun.