800 years ago lived a kingdom within the central plains, and that kingdom was the kingdom of Lee. The brothee nation of Xianle. Within the kingdom of Lee lived an illustrious crown prince. His royal highness the crown prince, Li Qian.
Li Qian brought happiness, kindness, wealth, prosperity, and protection amongst his people. The kingdom of Lee is joyous, and only at the age of 15 Li Qian has already achieved many things. However, that joyous moment didn't last forever. By the time of Li Qian's 15th birthday, that was when tragedy struck.
Upon celebrating, it was a joyous and enjoyable moment. Everyone was enjoying the event until Li Qian was suddenly taken and forced into hiding by his parents, leaving everyone behind. It was only then that Li Qian knew that Xianle was infected by a disease, which was indeed contagious.
It was only then that Li Qian suffered a great loss, which is only when someone will finally save him after years of misery among himself.
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This novel is inspired by the novel made by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, Heavenly official's blessing or Tian guan ci fu. Characters from the novel might be mentioned in this novel. This novel is practically just an au if one of my characters is in TGCF. Characters from the novel and places will also be mentioned here. Spoilers also included. This is an AU. None of the things shown here are said in the original novel and show.
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.