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The Tale of The Butterfly And The Crane
Drama

The Tale of The Butterfly And The Crane

Lady Lily
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Drama Romance Mystery
The Tale of The Butterfly And The Crane
The Tale of The Butterfly And The Crane
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  • Prologue (Part 1) "That one!"

    Episode 1

    Prologue (Part 1) "That one!"

    Jul 16, 20211.4k views

  • Prologue (Part 2) "Walk with me"

    Episode 2

    Prologue (Part 2) "Walk with me"

    Jul 16, 2021459 views

  • Prologue (Part 3) "The butterfly and the crane"

    Episode 3

    Prologue (Part 3) "The butterfly and the crane"

    Jul 16, 2021355 views

  • Prologue (Part 4) "I will find you"

    Episode 4

    Prologue (Part 4) "I will find you"

    Jul 16, 2021366 views

  • Chapter 1 : "Like a lamb to the slaughter"

    Episode 5

    Chapter 1 : "Like a lamb to the slaughter"

    Jul 17, 2021439 views

  • Chapter 2: "Something about a bad memory"

    Episode 6

    Chapter 2: "Something about a bad memory"

    Jul 17, 2021367 views

  • Chapter 3: “Have you found her?”

    Episode 7

    Chapter 3: “Have you found her?”

    Jul 18, 2021361 views

  • Chapter 4: "I'll never leave you again"

    Episode 8

    Chapter 4: "I'll never leave you again"

    Jul 21, 2021323 views

  • Chapter 5: "I remember the battlefield"

    Episode 9

    Chapter 5: "I remember the battlefield"

    Jul 21, 2021304 views

  • Chapter 6: "Anyone who dares harm you will suffer”

    Episode 10

    Chapter 6: "Anyone who dares harm you will suffer”

    Jul 21, 2021371 views

  • Chapter 7: "I will never hide my true self"

    Episode 11

    Chapter 7: "I will never hide my true self"

    Jul 21, 2021332 views

  • Chapter 8: "See the people, not the crown"

    Episode 12

    Chapter 8: "See the people, not the crown"

    Jul 24, 2021334 views

  • Chapter 9: "I have a strong sense of smell"

    Episode 13

    Chapter 9: "I have a strong sense of smell"

    Jul 24, 2021329 views

  • Chapter 10: "She inspired my metamorphosis"

    Episode 14

    Chapter 10: "She inspired my metamorphosis"

    Jul 24, 2021343 views

  • Chapter 11: "He’s enamored with General Jiāng"

    Episode 15

    Chapter 11: "He’s enamored with General Jiāng"

    Jul 27, 2021309 views

  • Chapter 12: "The little crane shares her fish"

    Episode 16

    Chapter 12: "The little crane shares her fish"

    Jul 27, 2021331 views

  • Chapter 13: "Some of these little ones are orphans"

    Episode 17

    Chapter 13: "Some of these little ones are orphans"

    Jul 30, 2021297 views

  • Chapter 14: “This is going to break her heart"

    Episode 18

    Chapter 14: “This is going to break her heart"

    Jul 30, 2021319 views

  • Chapter 15: "This is all Fate"

    Episode 19

    Chapter 15: "This is all Fate"

    Aug 02, 2021359 views

  • Chapter 16: "Your children are hungry"

    Episode 20

    Chapter 16: "Your children are hungry"

    Aug 05, 2021324 views

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  • LadyLily
    Lady Lily
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Description

The Yīng and Zhāng kingdoms are engaged in a 200 year war. In order to survive a terrifying enemy with a sinister motive, both kingdoms must set aside their feud and form an alliance through marriage, much to the ire of their people and the Wáng Píng clan.

After Princess Yīng Mîn Jíng's mother dreams she will unite the kingdoms to destroy a deadly foe, she is sent away to cultivate her mind and body. She is a gifted healer loved by all, known for her kindness and compassion...until her family is threatened.

Prince Zhāng Jié Qiáng has a reputation as a heartless brute and womanizer. He believes diplomacy is a waste of time and prefers a swift, violent end to dissidents. Citizens fear him, officials ridicule him, and the king believes he will never understand honor or empathy...until he is transformed by his one true love.

In a coincidence scripted by Fate, Mîn Jíng and Jié Qiáng meet at a festival in her kingdom. Donning masks, he and his companions rescue her from a perilous situation. In her own mask, she guides them through the village, not realizing they are spies of the enemy kingdom. Jié Qiáng becomes intrigued by the kind and carefree girl and vows to make her his wife.

Soon after, both find their way onto the battlefield: Jié Qiáng to fight, Mîn Jíng to heal.

When the political marriage alliance is announced, Jié Qiáng refuses to forget his Little Crane. Dreams of her kept him alive while imprisoned by the Wáng Píng, and he will never allow anyone to take her place.

Mîn Jíng loses all hope of reuniting with her Black Butterfly, fated by her duty to her people. Only dreams of him could dispel her nightmares of war, and she feels this enemy prince will never love her as only her one true love can.

Will their alliance be enough to defeat the cruel and bloodthirsty Wáng Píng? Can their love overcome dangerous attempts to destroy them? Will she succeed in saving their kingdoms, and will he succeed in protecting his beloved wife?

#romance#mystery#ancient_china

Completed series

Genres

  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Mystery

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    Hi! I'm Lily! I'm an independent/self-published novelist.

    If you like my work, please subscribe and let me know what you think in comments. I love reader engagement!

    Any support you can give, whether it's through words of encouragement, advice, or Ink, is greatly appreciated!

    Thank you for reading!

Details

The Yīng and Zhāng kingdoms are engaged in a 200 year war. In order to survive a terrifying enemy with a sinister motive, both kingdoms must set aside their feud and form an alliance through marriage, much to the ire of their people and the Wáng Píng clan.

After Princess Yīng Mîn Jíng's mother dreams she will unite the kingdoms to destroy a deadly foe, she is sent away to cultivate her mind and body. She is a gifted healer loved by all, known for her kindness and compassion...until her family is threatened.

Prince Zhāng Jié Qiáng has a reputation as a heartless brute and womanizer. He believes diplomacy is a waste of time and prefers a swift, violent end to dissidents. Citizens fear him, officials ridicule him, and the king believes he will never understand honor or empathy...until he is transformed by his one true love.

In a coincidence scripted by Fate, Mîn Jíng and Jié Qiáng meet at a festival in her kingdom. Donning masks, he and his companions rescue her from a perilous situation. In her own mask, she guides them through the village, not realizing they are spies of the enemy kingdom. Jié Qiáng becomes intrigued by the kind and carefree girl and vows to make her his wife.

Soon after, both find their way onto the battlefield: Jié Qiáng to fight, Mîn Jíng to heal.

When the political marriage alliance is announced, Jié Qiáng refuses to forget his Little Crane. Dreams of her kept him alive while imprisoned by the Wáng Píng, and he will never allow anyone to take her place.

Mîn Jíng loses all hope of reuniting with her Black Butterfly, fated by her duty to her people. Only dreams of him could dispel her nightmares of war, and she feels this enemy prince will never love her as only her one true love can.

Will their alliance be enough to defeat the cruel and bloodthirsty Wáng Píng? Can their love overcome dangerous attempts to destroy them? Will she succeed in saving their kingdoms, and will he succeed in protecting his beloved wife?

#romance#mystery#ancient_china

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