Peerless Beauty

Pei Shu spent her entire life as a puppet empress, burning herself out for her family before finally freezing to death in a snowstorm. Reborn in a single night, Pei Shu decides to live differently. She no longer seeks perfection in everything, only the freedom to do as she pleases. Having lived two lives, if there is anyone she would most like to avoid, it is none other than Xie Xian, the most powerful minister in the realm. Born into a distinguished aristocratic family, Xie Xian was a brilliant strategist, accomplished in both letters and arms. Ruthless and patient, he was praised by outsiders as bright as the moon and humble and courteous, back when he had yet to seize power. But Pei Shu knew better than anyone how dark the heart of this dazzling gentleman, fit to be praised in every poet's verse, truly was. In her previous life, she had schemed and struggled against Xie Xian to put her worthless husband on the throne and secure the Duke's household's power and standing. They had become mortal enemies, and at the end of her life, she had even made a pact with the devil. But... after living again, and crossing paths with him a few times, Pei Shu began to feel that something was subtly off. She couldn't understand it. How could her sworn enemy in her previous life become the one she cherished most in this one? One day, as fine rain drifted down and the storm of passion had just passed in their villa, the lady of the Pei household rose, draping a robe over herself. Xie Xian's bamboo-like fingers caught the silver sash at her waist. Looking at her calmly, he said, “Now that things have come to this between us, shouldn't we make plans for the future?” Pei Shu lifted her long lashes. Her eyes, still clouded with passion, looked both tender and cold. “In this fleeting world, I only care about the present. I seek no forever.” At her words, Xie Xian gave a soft laugh. “A Yu, don't regret it.”