Chapter 503: A Hasty Escape The little girl didn’t expect her to be so agreeable. She choked up, covering her face as she sobbed, “I don’t have any family left. I’m an orphan… I know the young master didn’t mean to hurt anyone, but my family is poor. My parents died early, and only my... Continue Reading →

Chapter 502: Playing the Victim Marquis Dongping scooped up his wife, his eyes full of desire, and said, “I think our son’s suggestion is not bad. Shall we have another one?” “You old lecher!” The Marchioness scolded him with a laugh. “Old? You’ll find out soon enough whether your husband is old or not!” Marquis... Continue Reading →

Chapter 501: Forming Good Karma Well, indeed. How many people could resist the charm of a senior pharmacist? It had been many years since a female senior pharmacist last appeared. She wondered whether that little girl might give her a pleasant surprise. The Marchioness straightened up from her husband’s embrace and asked, “The senior apothecary... Continue Reading →

Chapter 500 – Unable to Resist the Temptation “When I used to follow my father and brothers at the frontier, we often made spicy dishes to keep warm. Eating them was so satisfying. Unfortunately, in the Marquis’s residence, hardly anyone can handle real spice. Getting a proper spicy meal is nearly impossible!” The Marchioness scooped... Continue Reading →

Chapter 499 – Dragon Trapped on a Shallow Bank On the wall of the reception hall hung a grand and majestic painting of the frontier scenery. On a long table sat two blue-and-white porcelain vases, each holding a few wildflowers arranged with casual elegance.  A few simple grand preceptor armchairs were lined up on either... Continue Reading →

Chapter 498 – Taking Shelter at the Estate “What about over there?” Gu Ye pointed to the neighboring estate, the one built with exquisite craftsmanship. “Oh, that one? That’s the estate of Marchioness Dongping. She lives there all year round, so she probably has no intention of selling it.” Chu Mubai’s mouth curved into a... Continue Reading →

Chapter 497 – Buying an Estate? The two girls had originally been the Duchess’s most capable senior maids, but because the Duchess felt sorry for her daughter and feared she wouldn’t adapt well after returning to the residence, she assigned the two to serve her.  Young Miss Chu had a kind heart and never treated... Continue Reading →

Chapter 496: Making a Fuss Oh Lord! Every expression, every word of his seemed to have the power to soothe emotions. No! She couldn’t let herself soften so quickly! Ling Juechen watched the thin figure turn away from him, hugging her knees and curling into a tiny ball, like a cat abandoned by its owner—small,... Continue Reading →

Chapter 495 — Having a Spat The rain grew heavier and heavier. Droplets formed an unbroken curtain beneath the eaves. Outside the green gauze cabinet, the drapes had been removed, and the mischievous rain sneaked in, scattering across the wooden platform. Gu Ye rested her chin on one hand, lazily leaning on the low table... Continue Reading →

Chapter 494 — Harboring Ill Intent? “Your daughter is in a bad mood. Let her be quiet for a while. Don’t ask her anything. Wait until she wants to speak, then gently inquire.” The Duke gathered his sons from Mingzhu Pavilion and said to his daughter sitting by the window, lost in thought, “Ye’er, we... Continue Reading →

Chapter 493 — Taking Out Her Anger “Shut up! You’re so annoying!” Gu Ye’s face was set in a scowl as she strode out without looking back.  In the courtyard, she ran into Gong Lishang—the troublemaker. The scoundrel wore an expression as if he were watching a good show, which made Gu Ye even more... Continue Reading →

Chapter 492 — Are You Messing With Me? The rapid clatter of hooves struck against the bluestone streets. Pedestrians hurriedly stepped aside, whispering among themselves, trying to guess what could have brought this troop riding through the streets at full gallop. The man leading the troop pulled on the reins in front of the post... Continue Reading →

Chapter 491 — Missing! “Leave this matter to me!” Ling Juechen was referring to the political marriage between the two nations, but Gu Ye understood it as: leave dealing with Prince Ning to me. Outside the hall, the wind howled even more fiercely. Dark clouds drifted so low they nearly scraped the roof. Purple lightning... Continue Reading →

Chapter 490 – Bullying Gathering up all the gloom and killing intent around him, shedding every trace of icy sharpness, Ling Juechen was left with nothing but a gentleness the Fourth Prince had never seen before.  His picturesque brows and eyes were filled with a tenderness deep enough to drown a person. His clear, spring-like... Continue Reading →

Chapter 489 — Kill Prince Ning! “You… you’re the mysterious apothecary who helped my army survive the crisis?” The Fourth Prince’s eyes widened.  So his cousin had already known this young girl back then!  Their connection had begun long ago. Why, then, was the girl still so resistant? Could it be that his approach was... Continue Reading →