Series: ЧУ ЧЖАО

Chu Zhao watched the young man rushing in, a wave of emotion washing over her. Her uncle, Chu Lan, had one wife and two concubines, fathering three sons and one daughter—a far more prosperous lineage than her father’s branch. However, by the time she died in her previous life, Uncle’s family had already been shattered:

Chu Ke was taken aback. Since when did this wretched girl dare talk back? She used to just hang her head and stay silent. “You’re lecturing me?” he snapped, even more furious. “Chu Zhao, the things you’ve done—” “I know exactly what I’ve done. I don’t need you to recount it,” Chu Zhao cut him off. “Aren’t you

Apart from the initial confusion upon waking that led her to strike the wrong person and then run into Xiao Xun, Chu Zhao was already aware that she would encounter many individuals who were familiar in her future but remained strangers in the present. Seeing Xiao Xun, although emotionally stirred, she maintained a calm composure.

Had someone been using his name to frighten children? Deng Yi replied calmly, “I do not belong to the Commandant’s office. I am merely acting on their request. I am not here to make an arrest.” Chu Ke couldn’t bear to stay a moment longer. “Enough,” he urged impatiently. “Ignore her. Let’s go see Wangye—we’re being

Chu Zhao stepped down from the carriage and lifted her gaze to survey the mansion of the Zhongshan Wang. Zhongshan Wang was the youngest son of the late emperor. After breaking his leg, he was originally meant to remain in the capital. But Zhongshan Wang insisted on leaving, saying he had no desire to spend

Wangye waved a hand genially. “There’s no need for such formality, Chu-gongzi. It was no trouble at all. And if we’re speaking of stubbornness, my children are hardly any better.” He turned and called for an attendant. “Since you’re here, you must meet my family and see the sights of the mansion. It would be

After Deng Yi announced his departure, he left with the Chu siblings, Zhao and Ke, in tow. Zhongshan Wang did not try to detain them further. He directed his steward to accompany them out and stood beside Xiao Xun in the main hall’s doorway, watching until their figures vanished entirely. Even then, he remained standing

Chu Ke was in a foul mood, torn between a desperate longing to return home and a deep dread of the arduous journey ahead. He was brimming with resentment and wanted nothing more than to berate Chu Zhao, but every time he opened his mouth, it was he who ended up being scolded. To make

Hearing Deng Yi’s words, the Relay Station Chief and the coachman both relaxed, their expressions brightening with relief. “We will certainly convey your message,” the coachman said. “Wangye had originally hoped to engage in a thorough discussion with you today, but unfortunately, the timing was not opportune.” Deng Yi suddenly smiled, though his thoughts seemed

This guniang ’s generosity was something he had already experienced firsthand. Chu-xiaojie treated everyone equally, whether he was dealing with a relay station chief, a courtesan, a wandering physician, or a court official like himself. “Chu-xiaojie, you are too kind,” he said. “In that case, I shall gracefully accept rather than decline.” In the dim