Under the Deep Blue Sky (Lay X OC) (Red String of Fate Series #1)

Description

Zhang Yixing is the crown prince of the Mongols, who have been overthrown from their once prosperous Yuan dynasty by the Ming dynasty. He is young, handsome, and talented, yet refuses to get married for a reason he has hidden deep in his heart. Xu Feiyan is the second eldest princess of the Ming royal family, skilled in everything from the medicinal arts to dance to painting. A single visit from the Mongol Khan and his sons brings these two royal children together, and something about Feiyan strikes a chord in Yixing's heart. When their fathers arrange a political marriage between them, both can't be more against it, but neither have a choice in the matter. Will Feiyan be able to find her place among the Mongols? And more importantly, will she be able to untie the knot that has existed in Yixing's heart for five years and help him become one of the best rulers the Mongols have ever seen?

Foreword

Characters:

-Xu Feiyan: Second princess of the Ming royal family, 16 years old. She is talented, headstrong, and stubborn. She is forced into a political marriage to the Mongols against her will.

-Zhang Yixing: Crown prince and later ruler of the Mongols, 18 years old. He detests anything that has to do with the Ming empire, though his reasons aren't entirely political. 

-Zhang Yifan: Yixing's older half brother, 21 years old. He acts as a source of support for Yixing and often guides him through difficult situations. 

-Zhang Yizhong: Yixing's baby brother, 14 years old. He and Yixing are both sons of the former queen of the Mongols. After their mother died when Yizhong was a baby, Yixing practically raised his baby brother himself. Yizhong is sweet, innocent, and fiercely loyal to Yixing.

-Luhan: Yixing's younger half brother, 16 years old. His mother is a commoner that their father the Khan fell in love with while taking a journey around the Mongol territory, and so he is only half royal. Despite that, the Khan gave him a high position in the military, and Luhan works his hardest to protect his family and his country. 

-Zhang Yilong: The eldest son of the Khan, 23 years old. He has an ambitious heart and intends to take both the throne and Feiyan as his own.

-Xu Tianjun: Feiyan's beloved older brother, 21 years old. He babies Feiyan and is determined to ensure her safety in everything.

 

Author's note: I know Kris's real last name is Wu, but for consistency, I have changed it to Zhang. Also, as a reference, Yizhong is modeled off of EXO's Kai.

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Chapter 23: Uuuuh this is so good! I like how they develop their feelings and how they solve their problem. What a big family they have, well that just shows how much they love each other
900326011197
#2
Chapter 13: I usually didn't comment in the middle of story. But i think i need to say this. Yixing you're so stupid!!!! I wanna cry TT
Purple-Peng
1301 streak #3
Chapter 23: Their children sound adorable especially Ruo Yue, with the way she talks.
The sequel sounds like it will be interesting especially since it will be a modern setting.
There are some Cdramas I've seen trailers of where the sequel is in a modern setting but it's not as eye-catching as the original. One Cdrama that caught my interest is "The Starry Night, The Starry Sky" since it started with a modern setting and season 2 is taken during the Tang Dynasty.
Purple-Peng
1301 streak #4
Chapter 19: That's just cruel what Yilong (if he did) is doing to the Khan. Killing off your father will not make you King as he may have selected someone else to take his place.
Love the moment with Yixing and Feiyan together when she reveals to him her reason for wearing a Mongolian dress.
Purple-Peng
1301 streak #5
Chapter 16: Finally, he realizes the truth! Although he's a bit late since Feiyan chose to leave early.
Purple-Peng
1301 streak #6
Chapter 14: Well, this Ruyi does seem like a fake. I started suspecting her since she appeared after that conversation Feiyan had with Yilong.
I love the part with Yizhong, it reminded me of "Ten Miles of Peach Blossom" where A'Li says something similar to Bai Qian.
Purple-Peng
1301 streak #7
Chapter 11: I like how the two seem to be starting to develop feelings for each other. I like the part where Feiyan defends Yixing from her father and even pointed out how she knows Yixing doesn't love her but he at least tries to protect her.
Purple-Peng
1301 streak #8
Chapter 8: Poor Feiyan, her brother just came to visit and suddenly he's gone!
Purple-Peng
1301 streak #9
Chapter 2: One of the things I like about stories where an arranged marriage is involved is how the married couple always declare that they will never fall for the one they marry. It's usually by the middle of the story where they start to develop feelings and realize that they do love the person they married. I have a feeling Feiyan and Yixing will be just like that too, although Yixing might take his time since it seems like he's still in love with someone else.
UrikoSakura
#10
Chapter 24: This is really a good story! I was emotional reading this which is rare with me. Lol Good job! Perhaps it may not be important to u, but a rare occasion, I'm upvoting it~ Probably the second story that I've upvote ever since the 8 years am here.