After being expelled from the mansion, I changed the dynasty by writing novels.

His wounds hadn't fully healed, and each one was fatal. Last time he encountered an assassin, he almost lost his life again.

The imperial physician advised him to rest and recuperate, but he refused. His health deteriorated day by day, and there was no way to remedy the situation. He still went to her courtyard every day. The imperial physician predicted that he would not live for more than two years, which was why Consort Zhang wanted to send her away.

Wu Shuang was stunned for a moment when she heard Consort Zhang's heartfelt words, then lowered her eyes and agreed.

She still hated Gu Xuanye and wanted him dead. If she stayed, she could kill him with her own hands one day to avenge Xiao Lingran, but that would be too easy for him.

In the brief moment of stunned silence, she realized that if what Consort Zhang said was true, then perhaps unrequited love was the best punishment for him.

The following day, Wu Shuang, unaware of what methods Consort Zhang had used, managed to leave Bianjing with Nuonuo.

But she still couldn't believe Consort Zhang's promise to let her and her daughter go. On the way to the suburbs, she secretly ran away with Nuonuo.

No one knows where Wushuang ultimately went.

But Gu Xuanye went mad and searched the entire Bianjing city from top to bottom, but still couldn't find her.

On his way to find Wushuang, he vomited blood due to a sudden attack of qi and blood. Consort Zhang felt sorry for him and confessed to him that she had sent someone to take Wushuang away.

Gu Xuanye sent people to retrieve it, but all they found was an empty carriage; the surrounding traces had all disappeared after a rain.

Unable to find them anywhere, Gu Xuanye finally realized what he had lost. He hated everything he had done, hated that his methods had been too harsh. No matter how much he thought about it, it was all in vain; his beloved would never return.

Gu Xuan Ye, who was originally predicted to have only two years to live, actually only lived for one year. He spent that year traveling around trying to find Wu Shuang, but ultimately fell ill and died on his way to find her.

But he never imagined that the person he was looking for had always been in Bianjing.

Wu Shuang did not leave; instead, she changed her name and bought a shop.

The shop was doing quite well. She built a cenotaph for Xiao Lingran in the suburbs. She stayed in Bianjing to witness firsthand how Gu Xuan Ye loved but could not have her, and how he died in pain and regret.

The year after Gu Xuanye's death, he was buried in the imperial mausoleum.

On a day when spring was in full bloom, Wu Shuang left Bianjing with her daughter, and no one knew where the mother and daughter went...

"What? It's over already!" Incredulous voices echoed throughout the book club.

"Waaaaah, they're all dead, only the female lead is left. Luckily, their daughter is here to keep Wushuang company."

"I was wondering what Mr. Wuming meant by the 'wife-chasing crematorium' and the scattering of ashes, but now I understand. My God, Mr. Wuming, the aftereffects of your writing are going to keep me from recovering for the next two weeks!"

"Why is this happening? I originally bet on Wu Shuang and Xiao Lingran, but they both died. Now I have to give up my devoted and silently waiting Xiao Lingran, sob sob sob~"

"Gu Xuanye went crazy later on! Although it was exciting, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to handle someone like that if he really existed. I have to say I love reading stories like this."

"It's over, but why do I feel a void in my heart? I'm so sad."

"Is this considered a tragic love story? I've been crying my eyes out."

"Although Gu Xuanye was a scoundrel, I forgave him instantly the moment he died. How is that possible?!"

"I was betting with my friend on who Wushuang would end up with, but as expected of Mr. Wuming, the ending is always unexpected."

"If someone could love only me for a lifetime, I would die without regrets."

"Don't even think about it, they're just characters from storybooks."

"No, I must write a letter to Mr. Wuming after I get back home!!"

Not only were a group of unmarried young ladies at the book appreciation event in tears, but a wealthy lady on the other side was also wringing her handkerchief, tears streaming down her face.

Their eyes were all red and swollen.

The serialized story has ended, but the shock in everyone's hearts is still lingering and they cannot shake it off.

Even after the book appreciation event ended and everyone went home, a lingering sadness remained in their eyes.

This issue quickly became a top-selling book among women from prominent families in Beijing, bar none, and its ending was widely discussed.

Forced acquisition, running away with a child, a wife-chasing tragedy, and heart-wrenching love stories have also become popular in the entertainment circle. Half of the people like Prince Gu, while the other half like Xiao Lingran.

Some women even have the standard of finding a husband who is similar to Xiao Lingran, someone who treats them well and is deeply affectionate.

Another group of women admire Gu Xuanye's carefree yet domineering and affectionate nature.

These two trends began to subconsciously influence the noble ladies of Bianjing.

After Madam Ling and Ling Luo returned to the manor, it was just time for dinner.

Upon returning to the mansion, she sat in the main seat of the main hall. The people sitting on either side of her, according to their status, looked at each other in bewilderment, staring at Madam Ling's red-rimmed eyes.

The Imperial Censor, Lord Wei, had business to attend to at court today and was summoned to the palace by the Emperor.

Therefore, at the main dining table today, besides Madam Ling's children, there were only a few concubines and mistresses from the household, as well as illegitimate sons and daughters.

They ate their food silently, not daring to ask any questions. Although the Imperial Censor's household was large, Madam Ling was undoubtedly the mistress of the house, and everyone under her command was completely obedient.

No one could understand why the two of them returned with bloodshot eyes after going out to a banquet.

After the people in the inner quarters returned, they sent someone to inquire and learned that they had gone to a book appreciation gathering. Nowadays, if one wanted to climb the social ladder by marrying into a noble family, this book appreciation gathering was the banquet that all women in the capital wanted to attend, so the book appreciation gathering was very famous.

Almost every powerful and influential family in Bianjing knew about it.

Madam Ling's eyes turned so red because she read a book at this book appreciation event.

Within the Ling family mansion, Madam Ling's discipline was extremely strict, and no one dared to read such a book. However, this book was all the rage among the noble ladies of Bianjing, and the young ladies in the mansion couldn't resist buying it and reading it secretly, for fear of being discovered by Madam Ling.

Last time, when Madam Ling, the legitimate daughter, was caught secretly reading this book, wasn't she punished? As a result, the concubine daughters in the mansion are even more careful to keep the book hidden, not daring to let anyone find out.

No one expected that the seemingly pedantic and domineering Madam Ling would read such low-class books and even attend a book appreciation event.

Several ladies in the mansion had their own ideas and secretly asked around for the book, intending to buy it and try to find common ground with Madam Ling. Meanwhile, some concubines wanted to take the opportunity to complain to Lord Ling and try to sow discord.

The outcome was predictable: the person failed to file a complaint and instead became deeply entangled in the story.

They couldn't help but cry while clutching the book, thinking to themselves, "Why did we only discover such a wonderful book now?"

As it was passed around, the book unexpectedly became popular among wealthy women again.