*Authors Note*

In the Concubine's Quarters

Hi guys~ Before you continue, please click the video!

 

“If an entire lifetime was an instant, and we’re together for an instant in this life, that’s still an entire lifetime.”

 

 

 

This is a song from Legend of the Ancient Sword and credit goes completely to wuxiaedge.tumblr.com because I was just scrolling through when I found it. The song is called Immediate Yearning and is beautifully sung about the stuff that Tang Poems are made of - the inexplicable yearning of lovers, of the physical and emotional distance that keeps two lovers apart. The speaking parts are between two characters of the game (because the song is an OST sung by internet singers) and the translation is also from wuxiaedge (Baili Tusu is the man and Qing Xue is the girl):

 

Baili Tusu: Sometimes, I’ve no choice but to believe in fate. But before that, I’d like to walk past many places, see different towns and villages. Perhaps, I could even help those people in need. I hope there’s one person who’d come along with me. Qing Xue, I want you to be that person. Will you come with me?
Qing Xue: I won’t want to be spirit girl anymore.
Baili Tusu: Why?
Qing Xue: Because I want to accompany Susu. It doesn’t matter where we go or how far. Even to the edge of the world, I can go with you, I’m willing to be that person you mentioned once.

 

 

Anyway, I thought you guys might enjoy the video whilst I break you the long awaited - and it really has been long - news! 

So the breakthrough that I promised in my last chapter is this:

 

*Drum roll*

 

Kris, Lay and Luhan will all get their separate endings!!!

 

YAY~ 

 

So I've had it in my head since the beginning that I wanted a good ending for all the characters regardless of who Anise ended up with and I've come to realise that happy endings just can't happen if there's only one because the other two will miss out. 

I also hated it if the readers - if you guys start thinking 'what if'.

Like, what if she ended up with this guy instead of him - or that one instead of this one. You know what I mean. So once the final chapter ends - there will be 3 epilogues all released at the same time that you can choose - sort of like a choose your own adventure game but not as tedious - that you can read how the love story ends. 

 

I really hope you enjoy it. 

I know this isn't really an update but I'm working on it right now. I'll probably post the next chapter up tonight or something. Just that I've been really busy because I got a job and I'm trying to get things sorted for university which starts in Feburary and also recovering from Xmas and prepping for New Year. I know, excuses, excuses.

 

I hope you guys had a great holiday season cooped up inside on the internet with your feels! 

 

Love, always,

 

-yuh168.

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ButterflySecrets
#1
Chapter 41: How did I just find this story now? It's really beautiful. Your writing style is truly fitting for this story and made me want to read until the end. It's great how there is slow burn yet most of them only holds interest in her and not at all romantic. Really love it. Though it's sad to see that this might not be continued and I'll probably just create the perfect scenarios in what will happen next in mind. And it's really refreshing to see an all EXO-M only story. ♡♡♡
takingchences
#2
Chapter 41: I love her with Luhan!!!
_forsythia_
#3
Chapter 41: This is so good! I love your writing style in this story! Seriously amazing! Please tell me the Crimson Lotus hasn't gone rogue though- they weren't the ambushers, right? *nervous chuckle* And don't even get me started on Luhan, or Lay, or Kris! Ah! This is just absolutely amazing!!!❤
bohubear
#4
Chapter 41: I have willed myself to accept that this story has small chances of ever seeing another update, which is understandable, what with you now probably well into adulthood and responsibilities, as well as the number of years that have passed--it wouldn't be queer for you to have lost some if not all inspiration for it.I have never found myself attracted by historical fiction, especially non-european one, as my knowledge is scarce and the setting never captured my attention for long, so imagine my surprise when I ended up being hooked on this story less than five chapters in. I love the slow-burn of the story and how while there is some interest harbored by the princes, not all of them are outrightly in love with her or viying for her attention and affection. It's a nice change, for once.I can't say much about the characters, as I assume the story isn't even a third in the plot, but so far, it hasn't let me down. If you ever get around to reading this, please do know that this story is well-written and has won the affection of many. A good job, you've done.
singingpromises #5
Chapter 41: Okay am I the only one about to drop my phone downstairs? WHY THIS EFFING CLIFF!
FanaticFangirl #6
Chapter 41: Two years...
XINdubu #7
Chapter 41: Still waiting
Starlingle #8
Chapter 41: Whoo! Awesome story! But it's been a year since it was last updated *breaks down*
Hashtagkpop #9
Chapter 41: This is so intense. Love the balance between action and romance. Hope I can read more soon
tienmang
#10
Chapter 41: oh my i really love this fic! update please! <33