Sweetest Dreams

Zhou Lianshuang has always understood what is expected of her. Born into a fading noble family in Chang’an, she has been raised beneath the quiet pressure of duty, reputation, and the knowledge that one day her marriage may decide far more than her own happiness. She finds freedom where she can. In sword practice, in the jianghu, and in the small moments when the life planned for her feels far away. Then comes the party at the estate of the governor of Chang’an. It is meant to be nothing more than another evening of silk robes, careful conversation, and influential families measuring one another across cups of wine. Instead, Lianshuang meets a young warrior who is unlike anyone she has ever known before. As her family begins making decisions she cannot easily escape, Lianshuang is drawn into a dangerous struggle over her own future. Old secrets begin to surface, familiar faces reveal unexpected sides of themselves, and the boundaries of the world she has always known start to feel less certain. Beyond Chang’an lie spirits, distant kingdoms, and forgotten realms half-lost to legend. For now, they exist only at the edges of Lianshuang’s world. But the road before her is already beginning to lead toward them. When everything she once believed was certain starts to fall apart, where will Zhou Lianshuang’s journey lead her to? ******* What to expect: Female-led wuxia fantasy with a clever, calculating heroine Martial arts, sword fights, and increasingly powerful techniques Male lead who is more innocent than the heroine Ancient Chinese-inspired setting Family drama, arranged marriage, and political intrigue Spirits, immortals, demons, and supernatural mysteries A world that gradually expands from the mortal jianghu into cultivation and larger fantasy realms Character-driven progression — Lianshuang grows in both power and cunning (She starts out pretty innocent) No harem A heroine who is not afraid to kill when she believes it is necessary   Each chapter approximately around 4700 words, sometimes more sometimes less New chapters every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!