☆ Chapter 74 Ruan Zhu stood up from the stone bench. Her legs were a little numb, and she conveniently snuggled against Yun Shi Wei's chest; his two large hands fastening around her. She sized him up. This man with such a tall and sturdy figure--presently, one could not tell at all, but with time, … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 74 →

☆ Chapter 73 Glossary 儿 | er | (lit. child) diminutive marker used as a form of endearment 里 | li | unit of measurement that has varied over time but has now been standardized to 500 meters (Wikipedia)江湖 | jianghu | community of martial artists Ruan Zhu bowed towards Empress Dowager Zheng: "Imperial Grandmother, Granddaughter-in-law begs for … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 73 →

☆ Chapter 72 Ruan Zhu was dumbstruck and innumerable bewildered thoughts rolled around in her head. Her chopsticks fell out of her hands, and her expression was of one that was at a complete loss. The Empress Dowager; the Emperor's Mother; Xuanyuan Zong Zhi's paternal grandmother! Last night in the Prince of Qi's residence, because … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 72 →

☆ Chapter 71 After their bath, they returned to the bedroom and the three people fell into a deep slumber while embracing each other. Yun Shi Wei and Xuanyuan Zong Zhi woke up at the first glimmers of light as they did not have the habit of lazily staying in bed. One went to temper … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 71 →

☆ Chapter 69 Xuanyuan Zong Zhi carried his wife back to Wang You Hall and carefully placed her down on the bed. The trauma from the premature birth last year still lingered in his mind and he worriedly said: "How about I send word to Imperial Physician Zhang to come to the residence to give … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 69 →

☆ Chapter 68 Glossary 儿 | er | (lit. child) diminutive marker used as a form of endearment 时辰 | sichen | time system comprising of 12 two-hour periods of the day; one sichen is the equivalent of two modern hours 里 | li | unit of measurement that has varied over time but has now been standardized … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 68 →

☆ Chapter 67 Glossary 石 | dan | dry measure for grain around one hundred liters 儿 | er | (lit. child) diminutive marker used as a form of endearment 时辰 | sichen | time system comprising of 12 two-hour periods of the day; one sichen is the equivalent of two modern hours Xuanyuan Zong Zhi gently stroked … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 67 →

☆ Chapter 66 Xuanyuan Zong Zhi hugged his wife as he urged his horse towards his prince's residence. He directly entered the main residence, Wang You Hall, and ran into the bedroom. Placing her on top of the brocade bed, he looked towards that unconscious face, his heart besieged by fear and dread. He had … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 66 →

☆ Chapter 65 Glossary 尺 | chi | a Chinese foot, about one-third of a meter Elder Jia could not easily go against her order. Taking the porcelain jar from between the fence, he walked to the adjacent cell and looked inside. All of the woman inside the cell stared hungrily at the porcelain jar … Continue reading CCCL – Chapter 65 →