Simon von.
The Empress's executioner, regicide, traitor...
This loyal lapdog of the Empress accepted every infamous label, and stopped everyone who tried to harm her.
The current Empress, Alexia, trusted him completely, convinced that forcing Simon under her control all those years ago had been the right choice.
In public, he was always the sword and shield at her side.
When they were alone, she would share the secrets in her heart with him.
In her free time, she would play some unspeakable games with him.
When she was upset, he would stay by her side, never leaving her for a moment.
Until one day, she discovered by accident that he had apparently been free of her control for a long time. She was the one who had truly been deceived!
Decades later, after the Empress abdicated, she asked him, “You weren't under my control at all. So why did you go to such lengths to help me?”
He immediately asked her in return, “Do you believe in love at first sight, Your Majesty?”
Writing a male-centric romance novel on Toutiao (a Chinese online literature platform) is a bit of a waste of talent. Whether you're looking for something to read during a reading slump or stumble upon it on a recommendation list, this book is undoubtedly a great choice. I regret not following it back in July. I'm someone who never reads completed or near-completed stories because it means my time to witness the main characters' relationship is limited. Even if most authors say the story continues, I still feel a sense of powerlessness, unable to delve any further... Just venting a little, and wishing the author great success with their book.
So good 😭 The knight is right 😭 So good 😭 Pure love knight series, oh my god 😭 So good 😭 I'm eating, eating, eating 😭
Actually, this book is quite good, but I don't know why so few people read it (sad).
Book reviews responding to the author's questions: Why are there no book reviews?
If the book's tags already encapsulate its core essence, then even adding several lengthy reviews wouldn't significantly enhance readers' understanding. "Western Fantasy" serves as the background; "Invincible" suggests exciting battles; and "Pure Romance" indicates a one-on-one relationship between the male and female leads, coupled with the protagonist's rapid identity reveal and transformation in the early stages, helping readers identify the "villain." In short, the tags effectively fulfill their purpose. This reflects the author's careful planning. Of course, book reviews are far more than just introductions; they often serve a deeper purpose, such as highlighting the essence of the content and guiding readers, always showcasing the reviewer's wisdom...
After reading the first dozen or so chapters, I completely failed to understand why the male lead was so loyal. It felt like it was all one-sided, unconditional giving and tolerance from him, utterly unequal. The female lead's only cost was the side effects of control, not genuine affection. It was a classic regret-filled beginning, making it painful to read. The plot was neither sweet nor angsty, neither heart-wrenching nor satisfying—just like plain water.
The meaning of Chapter 73 wasn't expressed correctly. I'll ask the editor to revise it. What I meant to convey was that Simon's self-righteous, one-sided kindness would make Alexia feel uneasy and afraid because it was a one-sided giving, while she basically didn't contribute anything.
It was well written, but the grades were terrible.
Is this book a sad or happy ending, author?
Alexia could handle so much on her own in a world without Simon; she must be the reincarnation of the 13th Prince.
The imperial harem?