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CHAPTER 12 The world shows no mercy <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> This was Da Yan’s first Lantern Festival celebration. It was glaringly obvious that Shentu Cheng put a lot of effort and money into it. The lanterns were much grander and more intricate than those from the previous dynasty. Two huge dragon lanterns, operated … Read more
CHAPTER 11 Not recognizing someone when they are right in front of you <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan slightly tilted her neck, and the gold and pearl jewelry on her head jingled. She looked at herself in the mirror, smiling in a way that was difficult to interpret. Despite feeling bitter and struggling … Read more
CHAPTER 10 Every cloud has a silver lining <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The servant girl deliberately walked with heavy steps outside the window, sounding a little hasty, but still maintaining her usual elegance and calmness when she announced, “Princess Chengyang has come in.” Shentu Rui’s brows gathered in extreme annoyance. Instead of going to … Read more
CHAPTER 9 Misfortune comes without warning <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan fell ill and had a high fever. After experiencing the pain that came with the complete transformation of her appearance, she became accustomed to the pain in her body. However, in her hazy consciousness, there still remained a trace of clarity. Like … Read more
CHAPTER 8 Insignificant <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Shentu Cheng was wearing a bright yellow fur robe embroidered with dragons, with gold and pearl ornaments, and a jade belt around his waist. His hair was styled in a high bun with a small red-gold dragon crown. Such attire, which was supposed to add to his … Read more
CHAPTER 7 Empress Dowager of Da Yan <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan allowed him to pull her for a few steps before she angrily shook off his hand. “I’m not going!” She fiercely glared at Shentu Rui. “Is this your plan all along? To lay down the bait and lure me in, and … Read more
CHAPTER 6 A timely snow in winter augurs bountiful harvest <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Lan Dan slowly sipped hot tea. The heavy snow outside looked like cotton wool. She didn’t want to think about anything. Her thoughts were too much, too deep and too dark, so she instinctively avoided dwelling on them. Shentu Rui … Read more
CHAPTER 5 As fair as a rose, as serene as the moon <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> That night, Lan Dan slept soundly. She felt so comfortable and at ease that it made her feel disappointed in herself. To be a sinner also required a resolute mindset. Despite her intense self-hatred and regret for the … Read more
CHAPTER 4 His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In the still night, the city gate protested loudly as it swung open. Lan Dan unconsciously cowered. The creaking noise in the empty space made the chilly night even bleaker. This was her first time hearing such a sound. Growing up … Read more
Chapter 3 Makeover <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The old man held up a candle to scrutinize Lan Dan’s face, occasionally using a blunt silver pin to lightly poke at certain acupoints on her face, asking if it hurt. Lan Dan shook her head. The old man’s brows creased with unsatisfaction. “This will do for … Read more
Chapter 2 Purgatory <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Pain ripped Lan Dan’s face. Her whole head hurt so much that she just wanted to smash it to pieces. When would it end? Would it… never end? Her despair at this moment was a thousand times worse than she had ever felt before. Suddenly, the light … Read more
Chapter 1 Unpardonable <Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The wind howled as it miserably swept over the snow-covered city. Under the dismal atmosphere, the entire capital had withered into a lifeless ink painting, its colors drained away by the cold and unrelenting winter. The sparse snow particles drifting down from the dark oppressive clouds stung Lan … Read more
