Chapter 21
In October, several rains had fallen over the capital, and the maple trees of Maple Mountain had turned red. By […]
A debauched, good-for-nothing dandy gong versus a beautiful, vengeful shou.
A vicious dog versus a mad hound.
The six prefectures of Zhongbo are handed over to foreign enemies. Shen Zechuan is escorted to the capital under arrest, reduced to a drowned dog that everyone feels entitled to kick. Xiao Chiye catches the scent and, instead of letting others do it, personally kicks Shen Zechuan until he becomes a sickly wreck. Who would have thought that this so-called invalid would turn around and bite back, tearing Xiao Chiye bloody? From that moment on, the two form a deep-seated feud—whenever they meet, they tear into each other without fail.
“Fate demands that I spend my life guarding this place, but this was never the road I chose. Yellow sands have buried my brothers’ limbs. I no longer wish to submit to an empty destiny. An imperial decree cannot save my soldiers; the court cannot feed my horses. I refuse to give my life for this again. I will cross that mountain. I will fight one battle—for myself.”
One-on-one. Happy ending. Happy ending. Happy ending.
Warnings:
Main pairing: Xiao Chiye x Shen Zechuan (Xiao is the gong, Shen is the shou).
There is a yuri subplot, and it involves important characters.
The gong is even more of a bastard than the older brothers in the author’s previous works.
The author claims to be a no-skill demon king, practicing pacing.
In October, several rains had fallen over the capital, and the maple trees of Maple Mountain had turned red. By […]
At dawn the next day, Emperor Xiande took his place at the main grounds of the autumn hunt. His body
A fierce wind swept through the hunting ground’s grasslands. At the moment the fire flickered, the clash of blades rang
Lightning cracked across the sky, thunder roaring as sheets of rain poured down. Qiao Tianya stood, handing the recovered blade
Footsteps trampled chaotically through the underbrush. The dog seemed to have caught a scent, pawing at the leaves and branches.
Wei Bin walked nervously, her steps hesitant. The surrounding palace walls were unfamiliar, and fear pricked at her. “Eunuch, why
Shen Zechuan smiled faintly. “It’s not some earth-shattering secret… Farewell, then.” “Why not hear the whole story?” Xiao Chiye said,
After the new emperor ascended the throne, autumn rain fell without pause over Que Capital. Old roof tiles were blackened,
Shen Zechuan said, “Oh.” Xiao Chiye did not get the response he had expected. He turned back to look at
Xiao Chiye seemed to have already forgotten last night’s lapse. He spurred his horse through the main streets, earning a
“That makes it even more necessary to take it off.” Xiao Chiye undid his own arm guards and set them,
Steam curled thickly; rain drummed outside. As Shen Zechuan lowered himself into the water, Xiao Chiye behind him could clearly
Li Jianheng smashed the things in front of him, then covered his face and began to choke back sobs. Xiao
“Y-you… what exactly…” Ji Lei braced himself against the bars. Seeing Shen Zechuan’s smile, he abruptly shuffled backward. “What exactly
The wind tugged at their sleeves, the chill cutting straight to the bone. Just then, Shen Zechuan suddenly turned his
Shen Zechuan suddenly mimicked Xiao Chiye’s earlier move, splashing water across his face and snatching his clothes while he was
Shen Zechuan felt darkness sweep before his eyes as he was pressed closer to Xiao Chiye. He heard Xiao Chiye
Snow fell continuously for three or four days, and Xiao Chiye grew increasingly lax, visiting the drill grounds less and
The hall was warmed by a charcoal fire, the room cozy and hot. Chen Yang had been kneeling for nearly
In winter, fresh vegetables were scarce. Now in Qu Dou, even green vegetables sold at high prices. Thanks to Li