chinese novel
-
As dusk fell, bamboo shadows danced. A clear lake stretched between two banks, lined with corridors and pavilions, artificial mountains and towers. Red and yellow lanterns glowed like crystal droplets, scattered among the lush trees. After dark, lights began to flicker on throughout the Lu mansion. Lu Xian, the second young master, was halfway home…
-
Back at Lingshan, it was almost curfew. Xing Shuishui confirmed no one was around, then channeled spirit power into her celestial bell to locate the scattered spiritual traces. It was hard to tell which belonged to the real person. He was quite bold to have so many puppets right here in Lingshan. The mountain truly…
-
Li Guanyu’s courtyard was separated from He Liansheng’s place by several mountain peaks. Xing Shuishui climbed until she was exhausted, enduring many criticisms along the way. She covered her ears, wondering if these Lingshan people ever practiced or if they had all gone mad. Fortunately, Li Guanyu sensed her arrival and ended her meditation early,…
-
The night was filled with the fragrance of flowers, intoxicating the world. The same flower branch—Lu Xian thought about how to care for it and nurture it, so as not to disappoint his cousin’s intentions. But Lu Yun casually tucked it into Luo Lingyu’s dark, cloud-like hair. Her hair was jet black, and the flower…
-
“I hope you’re feeling better now, He Lian…” Lingshan. Towering above the clouds like an unshakeable shadow. Xing Shuishui looked up, seeing the tall mountain through the clouds. A waterfall cascaded down its face, mist spreading everywhere, refracting light that from afar looked like stars embracing the moon. Great land. How has this broken place…
-
The door opened, and light flowed in from outside. Apricot blossoms fluttered, brushing against the robes of the young man at the door, who stepped inside alongside Lu Xian and Luo Lingyu. The woman sitting on the brocade couch inside the room suddenly turned her gaze to the door, where Lu Yun stood. Against the…
-
Xing Shuishui snapped back to reality and stuffed the pomegranate He Liansheng had peeled into her mouth. The juice made her tongue curl from its tartness. He Liansheng moved the bowl of pomegranates away and said harshly, “My food.” “Stop being lazy,” the young man stared at her, “Xing Shuishui.” This meant… no work, no…
-
Among the young ladies visiting the Lu family, Luo Lingyu, who came from the poorest background, was still a daughter of a fallen noble family. The other visiting ladies came from families with stronger influence. There was a natural barrier between the nobility and the commoners, and maintaining long-term relationships among the nobility required constant…
-
Lingshan people drew attention wherever they went. Li Guanyu and Li Guanxing led their prisoner forward, the group barely exchanging words until they reached the city gates. Shang Guanyue glanced toward Huayulou. Many in the crowd were curious about her appearance but were quickly driven back by Guan Mulan’s stern gaze. Upon hearing Lingshan people…
-
Unlike her sister’s bright and clear beauty, Luo Yunhuan is just a nine-year-old girl with a round face, double buns, and a delicate, snow-like appearance. Early in the morning, the little girl ran to Qing Yuan to stand up for her sister. Despite being small and not even reaching an adult’s waist, she dared to…