Walking the earth with a sword in hand Love and hate freely without a plan Stray into the red dust and grievances rise Emotions become the hero’s demise A bloodstained dress is the emperor’s dream The battlefield is not what it seems One sword may bind or break the heart Next life we’ll stay forever apart ----- When a twist of fate causes high school junior Wang Jingyuan to transmigrate into an alternate universe—one where Wuxia and palace struggles play out in real life—she promptly finds herself deeply entangled in power schemes, war, and heartbreak. Left with only her wits, modern knowledge, and all the dramas she’s ever watched, she must navigate this new world and become the smart and strong protagonist of her own story—without losing herself. As the worlds collide and fates intertwine, will Wang Jingyuan find her happily ever after, or will reality shatter every beautiful daydream? ----- Note: This is an ORIGINAL story, not a translation! All rights reserved. Warning: There will be minor cursing in the story.
Several days later, Wang Jingyuan stood in front of a bustling tea shop, fidgeting nervously. After conversing extensively with Du Jiahui and being goaded by her to meet up with Shao Wenbo again to "talk things out", Wang Jingyuan finally worked up the courage to send a letter to Shao Wenbo, asking whether he would be free to hang out. He sent back a response by the end of the day, and they decided to meet near noon at a tea shop that was equidistant from both of their residences.
Wang Jingyuan and Du Jiahui were up early that morning to prepare for the "date", as Du Jiahui called it, or "meet-up", as Wang Jingyuan adamantly called it. After trying on no less than seven different dresses, they finally settled on a light blue dress, with long, wide sleeves, a flowing sash, and pretty embroidered white flowers along the bottom and edges of the sleeve. Wang Jingyuan stared at herself in the mirror once Du Jiahui was done fussing over her outfit and hair.