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CHAPTER 39 A sudden twist <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The Summer Festival was originally a day for the whole family to celebrate the return of spring and the summer solstice. The palace banquet did not have many outsiders, and three tables were enough in the Lingguang Pavilion. Everyone sat close together, enjoying the clear … Read more
CHAPTER 38 Suspicion <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> After waking up, the first thing Lan Dan did was to open all the windows, to let in the fresh morning air, as if it could dispel the gloominess accumulated in the room. She leaned against the door, breathing hard, hoping that her chest would not feel … Read more
CHAPTER 37 Prefer to Misunderstand <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan and Shentu Rui silently walked slowly along the Taiye Pond, each with their own thoughts. From the Imperial Garden to where they boarded their carriage, they had to pass through Xijiao Gate and the long alley between Yeting Courtyard and Taici Palace. Lan … Read more
CHAPTER 36 Leave no desire unfulfilled <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan left Taici Palace through the backdoor. The back garden of Taici Palace was densely packed with leaves. It was noon, and the intense spring sunshine shone down. The thick greenery around made it difficult to breathe. Lan Dan went out of Taici … Read more
CHAPTER 35 Side Consort <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan walked aimlessly. The cold wind blowing against her body jolted her back to reality. With a bitter smile, she found herself in her home… It seemed to be an instinct. Without realizing it, she had returned to her original residence, the Yuehua Palace. After … Read more
CHAPTER 34 Dark corner <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The most essential part of a night banquet wasn’t the food, but rather the festive ambiance and beautiful surroundings that made it a memorable experience. In the enchanting world of glass where the lake reflected the lights and flowers, numerous indistinct emotions were kindled and intertwined. … Read more
CHAPTER 33 Royal Night Banquet <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> At noon, the weather was already very hot. Lan Dan opened the door of the room and also opened the sliding door of the garden to the maximum. The breeze brought in some flower petals. Lan Dan leaned against the high pillow and silently watched … Read more
CHAPTER 32 A plausible theory <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> At daybreak, Shentu Rui sat up quietly to avoid disturbing Lan Dan who was sleeping next to him. In the faint light, he was struck by how delicate and beautiful she looked. He couldn’t resist bending down to kiss her cheek. She trembled slightly, clearly … Read more
CHAPTER 31 Lost in the dream of the Dragon Wall <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> During the carriage ride back to the Prince’s mansion, Zi Fu sat straight across from Lan Dan, with a solemn expression, her gaze quietly resting on her own knees. Lan Dan actually felt that she, a legitimate princess, was being … Read more
CHAPTER 30 Imposing an unbearable burden <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When she saw the city gate of the capital from afar, Lan Dan felt that the familiar city tower looked more magnificent and towering than before. The contrast with Tongye was stark, and even Fengyang couldn’t measure up. Every roof, every flying eave, every … Read more
CHAPTER 29 In the deep recesses of memory <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> They hurried all the way, traveling day and night, exhausted from fatigue. Shentu Rui took good care of her and there was no trouble, instead there was a feeling of mutual respect. Lan Dan couldn’t decide if this feeling was good or … Read more
CHAPTER 28 Heavenly scripture without words <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Spring came late in Tongye, and when they got back to the General’s mansion, it was already snowing lightly. Shentu Rui’s horse moved slowly, and Lan Dan sat in his arms, tightly holding onto his bow. It was heavy, but it gave her an … Read more
