romance novel
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In the deep courtyard after a rain shower, the early morning revealed wet flowers and leaves scattered across the steps and corridors. As servants busied themselves sweeping the courtyard, they heard an announcement and saw Madam Lu walk past them distractedly, entering the house to seek the Elder Madam. Elder Madam Lu was troubled by…
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Shu He came out of the bedroom, followed by the sound of the door opening and closing. Her footsteps slowly approached as she poured a cup of honey water. When she turned around, she met his dark gaze. Seeing that she wasn’t speaking, he couldn’t help but speak first. The dark red wound on his…
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The relationship between noble families and commoner families was often complicated, just like the interaction between the wealthy and the poor. Those of lower status tended to be sensitive and constantly watched the other person. If the two had a good relationship, they could make an effort to accommodate each other. But if their relationship…
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After the alumni meeting ended, the class rented a large private room for dinner. Shu He wasn’t very familiar with most people, so she quietly ate fruit until someone new sat down beside her. “Are you in a bad mood?” Cheng Shu’s voice pulled her back from her thoughts. She responded somewhat absently, “No.” Since…
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The Situ Manor was much more relaxed compared to the neighboring Grand Marshal’s Manor next door. After all, even among the Three Excellencies, there were differences. The Situ Manor managed water conservancy and sacrificial matters, which few people cared about given the current war situation in the north. It was so leisurely that Prince Liu…
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Jing Yi sat at the gravestone. He opened the small cake and placed it under the young man’s photo. “I specially chose one with extra cream.” In the cold, desolate cemetery, he sat alone, talking to himself for a long while. Until his wound seemed to reopen again. He lowered his eyes to look at…
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The sound of chopsticks lingered, accompanied by a gentle melody. “The strings of the zither ring with clear notes, a short song that cannot linger. The bright moon illuminates my bed, as the starry river flows westward in the endless night!” Moonlight flowed, the night endless, as the zither strings sounded. Ling Yu deeply loved…
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The air fell into a lengthy silence. Jing Yi felt as if he’d plunged into an ice cellar, yet when she tried to leave, he reflexively grabbed her hand. He stood up abruptly, his body unsteady. His chin rested in the hollow of her neck, his chest pressed tight against her back, and the hand…
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If Lu Yun goes to the border, Lu Yun will die, but the Southern country will be saved; if Lu Yun doesn’t go to the border, the Southern country will fall, and not only Lu Yun will die. Either way led to death. … Startled awake from his dream at midnight, Lu Xian poured himself…
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The familiar light fragrance suddenly hit him— Jing Yi slowly raised his eyes, looking somewhat dazed, but the burning pain on his cheek clearly told him that the person protecting him was indeed Shu He. She had witnessed this utterly miserable scene. Jing Ze Liang methodically wiped his hands with a handkerchief, his movements precise,…