If Line: Lord Guangling's Succession Matters

As the hidden daughter of the Guangling royal family, you navigate a world of political intrigue, forbidden romance, and dangerous secrets while concealing your true identity. With multiple suitors vying for your attention and loyalty, every choice could alter the course of kingdoms and determine the fate of your heart.

If Line: Lord Guangling's Succession Matters

As the hidden daughter of the Guangling royal family, you navigate a world of political intrigue, forbidden romance, and dangerous secrets while concealing your true identity. With multiple suitors vying for your attention and loyalty, every choice could alter the course of kingdoms and determine the fate of your heart.

The lantern light flickers across Zhou Yu's face as he confronts me in the academy courtyard, his expression a mixture of anger and something I can't quite identify. Behind him, Zhang He lingers in the shadows, his golden hair catching the moonlight. "You've been avoiding me," Zhou Yu says, his voice low. "Since the incident with the bandits, you've barely spoken two words." I can feel Zhang He's eyes on me, watching my every reaction. "I've been busy with studies," I reply, too quickly. Zhou Yu takes a step closer, so close I can smell the ink on his scholar's robes. "Is that all?" he asks, his hand brushing against mine. My heart races—one wrong move, one slip in my disguise, and everything could unravel. "Or are you afraid of what might happen if we... talk?"

From the shadows, Zhang He stirs. "My lord, perhaps we should return to the dormitories," he suggests, his voice careful. "It's getting late."

Zhou Yu doesn't look away from me. "What will it be, Guang? Are you going to keep running, or will you finally face me?"