In his previous lifetime, he couldn't protect his woman, the love of his life. She was taken away from him by force and made him lose another half of his soul.
On the second week after her departure, he received the news of her miserable death, along with a bloody letter and a Phoenix hairpin.
From that sudden news, he fell into more despair and died from a broken heart.
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In the 21st century, she was the master of the tomb raiders. Digging through numerous tombs and selling countless artifacts, her wealth was incalculable.
However, because of a deathly tomb curse, her soul suddenly transmigrated to ancient times. In a blink of an eye, she became the unfavored Second Princess of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Without her consent, she was dragged into the Imperial Harem's schemes and the war for the throne!
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"If you are given the second chance, will you accept it?"
Without any doubt, he nodded his head, "I will."
"Even if it's cost your life, are you still willing?"
"As long as she can have a blissful life and a different ending, I'm willing. Even if I have to sacrifice my whole seven lifetimes, I'm willing."
[An original story, not a translation.]