CompletedDuring the Qianlong era, disputes over salt permits in Yangzhou held wealth rivaling that of the state, but could also lead to fatal danger.
The Shen family's "young master," Shen Rulan, took charge of the household at a young age, employing ruthless tactics as he navigated between greedy officials, formidable river gangs, and treacherous rivals, all while protecting immense riches and a fatal secret.
Until he met her—Su Moqing, as refined as a dark orchid, yet trapped in adversity.
Admiring her talent, her secret assistance was initially a simple act of charity from a wealthy young master.
But he never expected that the tranquility of the library would become the only solace amidst a storm of conspiracy.
"Young Master, Ink Orchid is deeply grateful for your repeated assistance, but... why?"
Beside the drawing stand, she finally couldn't help but ask, her eyes filled with vigilance.
Shen Rulan's fingertips brushed over the ink orchid in the painting, his voice low, "If I said it was merely admiration for your painting skills, would you believe me?"
Admiration for her painting skills? Or... admiration for the person creating the art?
When poison quietly entered the throat, and rumors spread like wildfire...
She wished to sever their connection but found it hard to let go of her affections.
"If worldly customs do not permit you and me, I will use this vast family fortune to lay down a red carpet and marry you!"
"Wedding crowns and veils, the three letters and six rites—everything others have, you will not lack a single thing."
Content Tags: Disguise, Female Transgender Male, Slice of Life, Love Grows Over TimeOther: Alternate History
CompletedWhen Xu Wei grew up, he realized that his life was a standard novel template. According to this template, his future had roughly two trajectories: a happily ever after with someone who doted on him to death, or a happily ever after with someone who abused him to death.
When he encountered Murong Yue, Xu Wei was moved. The person in front of him...
Xu Wei: "Do you feel any discomfort in your body?"
Murong Yue: "Healthy body, no bad habits."
Xu Wei: "?"
Murong Yue: "190."
Xu Wei: "? Is there something wrong with your brain?"
Murong Yue: "140."
Xu Wei: "Then I'm leaving."
Murong Yue: "Do you want to see our destiny? That's quite interesting."
Xu Wei: "..."
—He's a傻子 (idiot).
Later, the idiot became his boyfriend. It seemed this ** life really couldn't get any better. Xu Wei had no choice but to make do.
Dealing with "boyfriend's mom": "Is your son only worth this much?"
Dealing with "boyfriend's admirer": "Don't just make threats, try offering some money?"
Murong Yue had always firmly believed that he was a lucky person because he had a perfect family, perfect friends, and later, a perfect wife. Although his mother felt insecure, saying, "That poor boyfriend of yours is only with you for your money."
He reminded her, "Aren't my handsome looks and abundant talent worth mentioning?"
Although his friend didn't understand love, saying, "Xu Wei is very ordinary, I don't get why you like him. I don't like him."
But he was pleased, "Good thing you don't like him. If you liked him, we'd only be rivals in love."
Although his wife always liked taking him to the hospital, asking, "Doctor, is he really not sick?"
"Even if I pay more, it won't work?"
She's worrying about him again. Murong Yue spoiled her with a smile, "Baby, I have a sickness, I love you 'til I become..."
Xu Wei turned his head and ran one hundred meters in ten seconds.
Content tags: Lighthearted, Healing, Silly
Xu Wei, Murong Yue
One-sentence synopsis: Husband has had a brain illness for many years, wife never leaves him.
Meaning: Life is rarely perfect, but one's attitude towards life is enough to change the outcome.