After the beginning of summer, each day grew hotter than the last. The cicadas chirped intermittently. In the summer heat, people became lazy and increasingly stayed indoors, reluctant to go out. After her afternoon nap, Lady Lu was informed by her maid Lüyao that Princess Ningping had come to visit. The maid stood by with…

After returning to Jianye, Lu Yun was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat due to his great achievements in resolving the north-south border conflicts through peaceful negotiations. Among the young lords of the Lu family in this generation, Lu Yun was the first to enter the core of central power at such a…

At the end of April in the 15th year of Yuanshuo, the army returned south, entering Xuanwu Lake and setting up camp around Jianye awaiting orders. Several large ships sailed into the Xuanwu Lake waterway, carrying civil and military officials who would be staying aboard as they headed to Jianye to report on their duties.…

In a room, the maid Lingyu returned after trimming the candle wick. She found her lady still sitting melancholy, holding a note and examining it over and over. Lingyu tried to console her: “My lady, please don’t overthink it. Although ladies must wear veils when traveling, perhaps some gentleman caught a glimpse of your appearance.…

Liu Mu didn’t know if Lu Xian’s words could be trusted. He had always despised the power of noble families. Since childhood, he was spoiled and developed a lawless personality. It wasn’t until the past year that he realized all that pampering was fake – his royal brother actually wanted to give him a death…

Luo Lingyu thought that although her second cousin appeared upright and proper, he was actually quite foolish. Now that she was married, she could occasionally show her true nature in front of her husband’s family. After all… they couldn’t persuade Lu Yun to divorce her. So she went at night to threaten Lu Xian, forcing…

In the bridal chamber, the newlyweds spent an intimate night together. At first, the bride’s voice was soft and delicate, showing some discomfort. The groom would occasionally joke with her. Later, their voices intertwined like silk threads, alternating between suppression and passion, like the strings of an ancient zither. Anyone listening outside would have blushed…

Lu Xian’s dreams usually came suddenly, and due to their chaotic timelines, he often couldn’t understand them well. In the past, he would pray to the gods and work hard to interpret them, though he frequently got them wrong. But ever since his younger brother also learned about his dreams, the heavy burden in Lu…

Wei General could never meet Miss Chen Xue, let alone marry her. Because of this, Wei Zong was deeply dissatisfied for a long time, believing that Lu Yun was targeting him. Wei Zong even began to doubt whether “Chen Xue” existed in this world. Though she was known as a great beauty of Luoyang, praised…

When the curtains were blown by the wind, two flowers bloomed together. This wasn’t Lu Yun’s bedroom, just a small house where he usually rested during his free time. The space was small, making their private meeting even more secretive and exciting. Lu Yun lifted Luo Lingyu onto the couch and pressed down on her.…