Everyone in the capital pitied Liu Shu, the beautiful yet sickly legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Cheng'en. What they didn’t know was that hidden inside her body lived another personality—clever and calculating—who took over while Liu Shu lay unconscious, ultimately arranging her marriage to the Crown Prince.... more>>

Now awake, the real Liu Shu is timid and reserved, far from the sharp woman who secured her title. Though her husband treats her with cold indifference, she is content simply to survive. But one night, a dream reveals a shocking truth: she is a villainess in a melodramatic novel, destined to die as a disposable substitute.

Determined to escape her fate, Liu Shu carefully distances herself from palace drama. She plays the role of dutiful wife while keeping her heart guarded. But as time passes, cracks appear in their emotionless marriage. She begins to wonder if the Crown Prince is truly cold to everyone—or just to her.

Then, at a spring banquet, she sees him gentle and warm… to another woman.

Realizing she was never special, Liu Shu finally lets go.

Wen Chuyao, the Crown Prince, once saw her as nothing more than a self-serving woman, useful at best. But she had helped him once, and he repaid her with a cold, distant marriage. He thought she’d always stay quietly by his side. Until she walked away without regret. <<less

Ji Li, a beauty with a distinguished background as the sole daughter of a general, was sought after by countless suitors.... more>>

In her previous life, however, she chose a fallen prince, aiding him in his ascent to the throne.

Ultimately, her family was destroyed, and the only one who spoke on her behalf was a stranger she had never met.

All she could see in the swirling smoke was a tiny red mole in the corner of his eye.

Opening her eyes again, she found herself back at the age of sixteen.

By a twist of fate, she encounters him once more.

At that time, Xi Che had not yet grown into the powerful minister he would become, but was merely a poor little boy.

As the night breeze gently caressed her face, she gazed into his tear-filled phoenix eyes and, for the first time, she had a different kind of thought.

She sought out countless books for him and meticulously taught him martial arts and skills.

As they spent time together, the wariness in his eyes gradually melted away, replaced by admiration and ardor.

He willingly became her sword, helping her clear away numerous obstacles.

Little did she know that later, the direction of this sword would take an unexpected turn.

Summoned to the capital, she was desperately seeking escape, accidentally exposing her secret.

Xi Che noticed the conspicuous red mark on her fair forehead and cried out in a heart-wrenching voice, “So, Sister, you only saved me at first so that you could seek family protection in the future?”

This was the truth, and she dared not answer.

The bitterness in her heart made her realize that she had fallen for him too.

Ji Li never imagined that when her old acquaintance once again sought to reconcile, he would return.

With a power she had never seen before, his voice hoarse, rebellious, and deeply affectionate, he called her “Sister.”

One-Sentence Summary: A Green Tea Puppy Turns Black Online

Theme: Cherish the Present

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Overall, the novel provides a glimpse into the richness and complexity of Chinese culture, exploring themes of family, relationships, social hierarchy, and personal growth. <<less