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.
Another gust of wind blew through the cave. Wang Jingyuan shivered and coughed some more. Xiao Moxian hurriedly patted her back in an attempt to soothe her. "Jing-Jing, are you alright? You seem pale."
"I'm fine. I'm just cold, and my head hurts a little from the wind."
Xiao Moxian shifted closer to her. Their wet clothes stuck to each other. "I will try to block more wind. I'm sorry, Jing-Jing."
Wang Jingyuan shook her head. "It's alright. I'll be okay."
They sank into silence. The sound of rain filled the cave. Maybe it was the soothing sound of rain, or the adrenaline finally wore off, or her headache, but Wang Jingyuan was getting drowsy. Her brain was trying to tell her that it wasn't safe to sleep just yet; the masked men could be lurking around and she needed to be alert. Plus, they needed a plan for tomorrow. Her body was complaining that she needed rest, and to stop thinking.
"The masked men…" Wang Jingyuan murmured. "A way out…"