Reborn as the Beauty Jue

[Both leads are pure in body and heart. Heartbreak first, then a life of love and devotion.] She was the dashing commander of the Imperial Guard. For his sake alone, she acted on the second prince's promise. He was hailed as the God of War of the Yundi Kingdom. “Hong Ling, I aspire to rule the world, but my father thinks I'm too bloodthirsty. He can't decide between me and my elder brother. If you help me and get rid of him, I swear we'll be together for life and share this beautiful kingdom.” Without hesitation, she shot and killed the eldest prince during the Wumen Gate coup, eliminating his greatest threat and plunging herself into a living hell from which there was no escape. In the imperial prison, she endured every torture and refused to give up a single secret, only to receive a Heart-Eating Pill from him in the end. As she lay dying, she cursed him: “Since you love this endless kingdom so much and have betrayed my devotion, if I get another life, I will stop at nothing to take your kingdom from you.” Reborn, she is the third young lady of the Su family, a timid girl by nature. But now that she has this body, she will settle old scores and new ones alike. [Meet the male leads in her harem] Baili Minghan is the most proud and aloof man in the world, the most celebrated God of War in the Yundi Kingdom, and its exalted second prince. He may be a man who looks down on the world, but he could never promise her a lifetime of warmth. Baili Taoran is an ethereal young gentleman straight out of a painting, handsome and carefree, with no interest in worldly affairs. Yet he falls for her, so cold and solitary. The resentment and determination in her eyes fill him with tenderness. For her, he is willing to set aside his lofty airs and embrace the vulgarity of the mortal world. Baili Yuhua seems like a sweet, gentle younger brother, but in truth he is a calculating and devious young gentleman. Baili Minghan taught her to hold back her tears, while Baili Yuhua taught her to let them fall. [Excerpt One] “Do you know Hong Ling?” “This humble woman does not know Hong Ling. I only heard that she shot the eldest prince and later died in the imperial prison when an old illness returned. Why would Your Highness ask about a criminal?” “She was an old acquaintance. Since you don't know her, you may leave.” “Your Highness, although I don't know Hong Ling, I have heard a few rumors. Would Your Highness care to hear them?” “What rumors?” Baili Minghan was intrigued. “They say Hong Ling deliberately shot the eldest prince, because... because she admired Your Highness and wanted to help you.” “How dare you!” Baili Minghan's eyes flashed coldly. “Do you know that discussing court affairs is punishable by death?” [Excerpt Two] “Jue'er, what did you call me?” “Taoran,” Su Lijue repeated. “If you don't like me calling you that, I can use, ” “I like it. I like it very much.” Then, as though remembering something, Baili Taoran asked anxiously, “Jue'er, your back hasn't healed yet. Don't push yourself. Lie down at once.” Su Lijue smiled, brighter than the loveliest spring sunshine in the world. She tugged her clothes down a little, revealing a patch of flawless, pale skin on her back. That small gesture alone was enough to set Baili Taoran's heart racing. “Taoran, look. My back has healed now,” Su Lijue said softly. “We have the seventh prince's Gu insects to thank for that.” Baili Taoran could no longer hear what Su Lijue was saying. He gazed at her, tenderness almost spilling from his eyes, and swept her into his arms without a second thought. “I wish I could marry you tonight, Jue'er. No, I wish we could go to the bridal chamber this very instant.”