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Chapter 48 Losing by a single move <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan covered Shentu Rui with a thin blanket while he slept soundly. She looked at him for a while under the moonlight and realized that he was truly tired. She smiled, leaned over, and lightly kissed his cheek. He didn’t move or … Read more
Chapter 47 Greed takes root in the heart <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The summer morning light was as bright and refreshing as usual, but the orderly marching footsteps and clanging of armor outside made the atmosphere tense and heavy. Lan Dan couldn’t help but listen carefully to the various sounds coming from outside the … Read more
Chapter 46 Each has its own destiny <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Although the army was marching swiftly northward, there was still a regulated schedule for travel and lodging. For Lan Dan, it was much more comfortable than the last time she followed Shentu Rui out because there was a carriage available, people to serve … Read more
Chapter 45 Spark Ignition <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As Lan Dan slowly turned the warm wine pot in the porcelain bowl, the green plum wine in the pot exuded a faint aroma of wine and some freshness of plums. Shentu Rui went to take another shower, not due to the heat, but because he … Read more
CHAPTER 44 Attachment <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan sat far away in front of the window, embracing her knees to watch the maid comb Shentu Rui’s hair. The morning breeze blew in through the window, and the lush leaves outside drank in the dew, swaying gently in the calm of early summer. However, … Read more
CHAPTER 43 Powerless to break free <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As soon as Shentu Rui’s carriage entered the gate of the Prince of Yan’s mansion, Lan Cheng’s carriage followed closely behind. He had no choice but to get out of the carriage in the front yard. Lan Dan hesitated in the carriage. There shouldn’t … Read more
Chapter 42 Beneath the glitter <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> To avoid arousing suspicion, the baby had to be sent out of the mansion in the cargo truck in the afternoon. Before leaving, Shentu Rui asked Xia Xin to bring the baby over for one last meeting with Lan Dan. Lan Dan sat by the … Read more
Chapter 41 Born sinner <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan’s complexion was very bad, and she was trembling non-stop. Shentu Rui draped a thin cloak over her and supported her as they walked slowly towards Anli Gate. The night was dark, and the small lantern carried by the eunuch in front could only illuminate … Read more
CHAPTER 40 One wave, three turns <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When Zi Dai came out to report the good news to Shentu Cheng, Lan Dan and Zi Fu also walked to the steps. Everyone stared at her blankly, hoping to learn about the situation in the inner palace from her answer. “Your Majesty…” Zi … Read more
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
