Okay so I need to talk about this one moment because it completely wrecked me. Shu Hanguang, half-delirious from fever, says to his wife: "Wife, don't open the door for anyone. Or... you should leave." And her response? Deadpan, completely straight-faced: "I'll carry Dabao and walk?" And he's like... wait, you agreed just like that? But then she flips it around and says the most devastatingly tender thing: "Don't let your thoughts wander. Get better quickly, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for much longer either." I literally had to pause the book. That's not just love—that's two people who have been through everything together, who know exactly what the other is feeling, and who communicate it in the most understated way possible. She's terrified. He's terrified. But neither of them gets to fall apart because someone has to hold it together for Dabao. So they just... trade reassurances like currency. "Don't go out." "I know." "Right, right, don't let anyone in." And the wildest part? To Shu Hanguang, those were the most reassuring words of affection he'd ever heard. His heart thumped. He felt secure. All she said was basically "I'm not leaving" and he was completely anchored. This couple doesn't do grand declarations. They do quiet, practical devotion. She wipes his body down. She mixes medicine with boiling water because he can't swallow pills dry. She rolls her eyes when he reaches for her hand but then cups his face instead. These tiny gestures are louder than any love confession. And then later when she goes out to the supermarket alone, trembling, driving like a novice, noticing the empty parking spots and the towing marks—she's out there risking everything because her family is sick inside and she's the only line of defense. That's not a plot point. That's a marriage. I'm not crying, you're crying.
The atmosphere in these chapters is INSANE. The rain isn't just weather—it's basically a character. It's been raining the entire time, and every scene is drenched in it literally and figuratively. Let me paint you some pictures the author gave us: Shang Beize in the backyard, rubbing that test paper, the water stains on it... the whole scene feels like a dark romantic painting. "The rasp of paper beneath his touch was like the intimate sound of skin against skin." That line alone is worth the price of admission. Then the neighborhood scene—rain pouring, Su Yundai hiding behind a wall corner, her phone recording, the two men in raincoats trimming branches like they're in a horror movie. The sound of rain boots stomping through puddles. The iron gate screeching. The slanted rain between umbrellas glinting like blades. I could SEE this. I could hear it. It was so cinematic. And Shang Beize appearing like some kind of dark savior—"a man with a black umbrella. The umbrella's metal handle gleamed silver in the dark, steady against the wind." His tall figure described as "like a crane in the mist, his skin glowing with a cold whiteness like water refracting light." The author is really committing to this visual language. The contrast between the cold, wet, dangerous outside world and the warm, safe interiors (the Weis' home, Shang Beize's car, the hospital) creates this really rich sense of place. The Jiuzhou Community itself feels like a character—gated, watchful, full of secrets. Everyone knows about President Liu's family drama. The neighbors gossip. The security guards are terrified. This is a world where power dynamics are visible everywhere, and Su Yundai is navigating it all as this small but fierce outsider.
Okay can we just talk about Nanny Lu for a second because this woman is an absolute menace and I am obsessed with her. She's basically the gatekeeper of Prince Ning's estate and she treats Xiao Shuwan like she's some inferior creature who doesn't belong there. The scene where Xiao Shuwan tries to assert her authority as the mistress of the house is EVERYTHING. She says something like "I hope you'll continue offering your guidance" and Nanny Lu just casually dismantles her with a single word—"teach." Like, bro, you just got humbled in two seconds flat. And the worst part? Nanny Lu does it all with this completely emotionless, polite facade. She's not being overtly cruel, she's just... systematically stripping Xiao Shuwan of every ounce of dignity she thought she'd have as a princess consort. But here's what really got me—Nanny Lu treated Xiao Guiwan with proper respect in the previous life, even though she had the same cold, detached manner. So why the difference? It's not about Nanny Lu being mean, it's about who she's dealing with. Xiao Shuwan is a threat, or maybe she just doesn't deserve the same courtesy. That subtle shift tells you everything about the power dynamics at play. Nanny Lu is the real power behind the throne in this estate, and she's making it abundantly clear that Xiao Shuwan is NOT welcome here.
Chapter 1 is so disconnected and disjointed from the rest of the chapters.I can't figure out the anything after chapter 1 so maybe create a natural flow ?
Impressive story, I love the fact that the systems and terminologies are so different and unique allowing you to immerse fully in a brand new world.
love it, enjoy it, keep up the good work, you have a very good writing quality
I'm not usually a fan of female leads, but your story is interesting in its own way. Worth a try.
are you gonna drop it or go through the very end of it ? (cuz I really be hate it when a author drops their work half way)
This is my first bl story so can't compare too much but loving the way this story is developing so far. I can't wait to keep reading this one!
Great novel really love it can't wait to see more from how the story unfolds can't wait hope the author doesn't drop this............ ............
While a familiar start of betrayal and rebirth, the story and characters make this a fantastic and unique read. I love the world building, slowly filling in and expanding, not like some that Info dump. Each character feels like a real person with their own quirks. I'd highly recommend.
Hi author Anna i love❤️❤️❤️ reading all your novels and I'm very happy to read dis one too??? keep on updating plsssss and write other book like dragons elves