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The Eighth Year of Shenchu Betting Life on an Oath Lingbi woke up feeling warm all over, and before she could open her eyes, she heard the sound of sparks exploding in the air. “You’re awake.” Lingbi turned around and saw Zhen Wenjun leaning three steps away from her. Her face was deathly pale, and … Read more

The Eighth Year of Shenchu Peril at the Horse Stables After that night, Zhen Wenjun felt a considerable amount of dejection and fatigue, staying in her room for three consecutive days, only getting up when Lingbi brought meals. She would sit at the table with a blank stare, responding slowly to anything Lingbi said, taking … Read more

The Eighth Year of Shenchu Serving the Lord with Charm To dispel Wei Tingxu’s suspicions and to ensure that Lingbi would someday cease to probe or assassinate innocents around her, Zhen Wenjun sought opportunities to showcase herself while searching for the hidden members of the Qingliu faction in the market of Taojun City. The so-called … Read more

The Seventh Year of Shenchu Delivering the Yin Talisman The carriage swayed on the road as it headed towards the Wei residence. Lingbi looked at Zhen Wenjun beside her. The pharmacy had been destroyed, and all her efforts had been in vain. She should be exhausted. But this young lady seemed unperturbed, even humming a … Read more

The Seventh Year of Shenchu Spreading the News Wei Tingxu said she had her own property in Taojun City, which should be true. Every morning, Zhen Wenjun would hear the sound of her horse’s hooves as she went out, usually not returning until nightfall. Zhen Wenjun was terribly frightened that one time at the hot … Read more

The Seventh Year of Shenchu Schemes in the Pool Zhen Wenjun turned her back to Wei Tingxu, the steam rising on her face, making it even more peach-red and scorching hot. The greatest inconvenience of disguising as someone else was that no matter what Wei Tingxu said about the past, she had no way to … Read more

The Seventh Year of Shenchu Don’t be shy Zhen Wenjun lingered at the jade stall a while longer, inquiring seriously about the quality and provenance of many jade pieces from the shop owner. Eventually, she selected a delicate, smooth piece of yellow-white jade. The shop owner said the jade was named “Junzi” and was most … Read more

The Seventh Year of Shenchu Seeking the Dark Stake Wei Tingxu asked her many recent situations, and she then detailed how her father died, and how she met her adoptive parents. Of course, these words were arranged long ago when they were in the old gallery courtyard. A Jiao had discussed it with her countless … Read more

The Seventh Year of Shenchu Asking Directions at Night (Part Two) “Do you still remember this dagger?” Wei Tingxu gazed at the blade, which reflected a cold light from the candle flame, casting a gleam on Wei Tingxu’s face, with a murderous intent hidden in her lowered eyelashes. Zhen Wenjun almost stared through the dagger … Read more

The Seventh Year of Shenchu Asking Directions at Night (Part One) Lingbi led her into the main courtyard, passing through rockeries and gardens to reach the front of the house. Lingbi stepped forward to knock on the door, saying that Lady Wenjun has arrived. Zhen Wenjun stood at the bottom of the steps, breathing lightly, … Read more