Mercenary Princess Volume One: Pear Blossom Courtyard Under the Melting Moon, Chapter One: A Transmigration Jian Dan never imagined she could wake up again. She thought the explosion was the end of her life, but who would have thought that heaven would be so kind to her, unwilling to
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Mercenary Princess
Volume One: Pear Blossom Courtyard Under the Melting Moon, Chapter One: A Transmigration
Jian Dan never imagined she could wake up again. She thought the explosion was the end of her life, but who would have thought that heaven would be so kind to her, unwilling to let her perish, and actually allow her to be reborn, giving her a second life?
Liu Rongyue, the eldest daughter of Liu Zhiyi, the prime minister of the Eastern Dynasty, the niece of the Empress Dowager, and the cousin of the Emperor—this is her current identity. Such a prominent status is something most people would covet! She gave a simple, self-deprecating laugh. Status? Position? Ha, nothing but shackles that bind a person. It's laughable that people probably can't escape the allure of fame and fortune even until death!
I pluck a sprig of snow-white pear blossom, deeply inhaling its delicate fragrance. Strolling along the winding, meandering corridor, admiring the artfully arranged pavilions and terraces, I'm momentarily captivated, unable to distinguish between dream and reality. Watching the flowers bloom and fade in the courtyard, observing the clouds drift and gather in the sky—if only a lifetime could be this peaceful and serene…
"Young Miss..." Feeling a slight tug on her sleeve, she pulled herself out of her reverie and turned to the timid maid Luo'er beside her, asking somewhat impatiently, "What's wrong?"
Seeing her expression change, Luo'er knelt down with a thud, desperately hugging her leg, sobbing uncontrollably, "Miss... I know you're not convinced, but you can't fight city hall... I beg you, please don't go over there. What will happen if you anger the Emperor... Miss, I deserve to die for saying such treasonous things... But I still have to say, there are plenty of good men in the world. With your looks and family background, Miss, what kind of son-in-law can't you find... Miss, I beg you to give up..."
Huh? What a mess! Simple, oh, this should be Liu Rongyue now. She frowned, looking down at the tear-streaked Luo'er, and began to sort through the information Luo'er had just provided. The Second Miss? The Emperor? It's probably the old trope of a love triangle! Since she woke up, the servants in the manor have remained tight-lipped about her "injuries," no matter how she tried to get information out of them, she couldn't get a clear answer. Touching the newly formed scab on her forehead, she secretly pondered, "It's probably from heartbreak!"
"Alright, I know! Get up now!" She pried Luo'er's hands off her, lifted her skirt, and continued walking. She hated being touched by anyone other than him, to the point of loathing and even hatred. For ten years after he left, she had lived as a mercenary, always alone, only silently enduring the pain of longing at night. Only without him did she realize that being alone wasn't lonely; it was missing someone that made her lonely…
Seeing that she still hadn't stopped, Luo'er panicked and hugged her leg tightly again, just as she had let go: "Miss, please don't go over there..."
"Don't go over there?" She looked at the frightened Luo'er with suspicion, and following her gaze, she discovered that directly in front of them, by the pond, a beautiful couple was leaning sweetly against a willow tree, whispering sweet nothings to each other, their affection palpable. The green willow branches swayed in the breeze, rippling the surface of the pond. In the sunlight, the man was handsome, the woman beautiful; from afar, they looked like a beautiful painting…
Suddenly I have this urge to destroy the whole world! I guess that's the original owner's reaction!
So that's how it is. Luo'er will probably rush over and cause a ruckus as usual! But how could Luo'er know that her proud master has already passed away, leaving behind only a simple and indifferent heart…
Suppressing the restlessness in her heart, Rongyue tossed her head dismissively, turned around, and strode back along the path. Perhaps not expecting her mistress to be so easily persuaded today, Luo'er, after a few seconds of stunned silence, happily called out to Rongyue's retreating figure, "Young Miss, slow down, don't stumble..."
The best time to plan for the year is spring, and the best time to plan for the day is morning. Although her identity and surroundings have changed, Rongyue's habits cannot be changed overnight. In her previous life, she was a mercenary, or to put it bluntly, a killing machine. Between life and death, without agile skills and a strong physique, she probably wouldn't even know how to write the word "death" in front of the enemy. To maintain her title as the top mercenary for four consecutive years, Rongyue had truly earned her position through blood and sweat—a 10,000-meter run at 4 AM every day, followed by a 5,000-meter finish at 10 PM, interspersed with various physical training exercises, most of which were designed to push her physical limits. Habits become second nature. As the morning star rose in the eastern sky, Rongyue opened her eyes, every cell in her body screaming, excited, and pulsating…
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Being new to the area, Rongyue understood the importance of keeping a low profile. When no one was around, she would practice Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), Taekwondo, and other martial arts in her room. Aside from that, she dared not make any loud noises to avoid attracting attention. As for strengthening her legs, she would secretly run a few laps around her small courtyard when no one was looking. After a few days, her body had become quite robust, unlike when she first arrived, when she was a mere replica of Lin Daiyu (a character from the classic Chinese novel *Dream of the Red Chamber*).
Volume One: Pear Blossom Courtyard Under the Melting Moon; Chapter Two: A Complex Family Background
Since her return to life, about a week had passed, and not a single member of the Liu family had come to comfort the injured young lady. Rongyue was puzzled and subtly inquired about it with Luo'er, but Luo'er stammered and gave evasive answers, and Rongyue couldn't get a clear answer from her. Rongyue had no choice but to resort to a roundabout approach to elicit information, and only then did she vaguely understand the reason for the deserted house.
It turned out that this eldest daughter had a bad temper, was domineering and arrogant, and would often take her anger out on the servants, making her disliked by everyone in the mansion. Her mother had also died early, and she had an eccentric and extreme personality, often ignoring even Old Master Liu's authority. Naturally, she was disliked by Old Master Liu, so he naturally favored his obedient and sensible second daughter, Liu Ruxu. Because Liu Rongyue had been betrothed to the current emperor, Dongfang Lie, even in her womb, Old Master Liu did not neglect this unpopular daughter, as she was the future mother of the Eastern Dynasty, and offending her would bring the Liu family no benefit whatsoever.
Delicate clouds weave patterns, shooting stars convey sorrow, the Milky Way stretches vast and silent. Ever since meeting Liu Ruxu on the Qixi Festival, Dongfang Lie has harbored the desire to marry the two daughters of the Liu family. This aligns perfectly with Old Master Liu's wishes, and they immediately decide to substitute one for the other. After all, the two Liu daughters are kept hidden away and unknown to the world. Moreover, Liu Rongyue is only a few hours older than Liu Ruxu; as long as the people in the household keep quiet, outsiders will have no way of knowing. Without the protective umbrella of her status as "Mother of the Nation," Liu Rongyue's value has plummeted. Luo'er says that Old Master Liu's former concubine, who was also Liu Ruxu's mother, was driven to suicide by this young lady. It's likely that Old Master Liu still harbors resentment about this, and now he completely ignores this daughter, seemingly le
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152
Chapter 153
Chapter 154
Chapter 155
Chapter 156
Chapter 157
Chapter 158
Chapter 159
Chapter 160
Chapter 161
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 164
Chapter 165
Chapter 166
Chapter 167
Chapter 168
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180
Chapter 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
