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She had to marry an unknown man because her father wanted nothing more than to lift his burdens. Her father's first wife's daughters were married off to very prestigious men but in her case, it was different though she never cared for that. she never wanted privilege or wealth. All she wanted was a man who will love her for who she was. This man was rather mysterious for her. On her way of living with her mysterious husband, she came to know many unknown facts about him. Can she handle this mysterious man and fall in love with him?
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Prologue
The time had changed. Nowadays marriage doesn't happen because of political alliances.
Family with onChapter 1
It was a stormy night. The snow crystals fell from the gray-black sky and coated every house and eveChapter 2
We were outside of the room, waiting. The ladies had finished their dinner and I waited for the firsChapter 3
Next day, as I woke up, I felt my head throbbing and my body feeling slightly dizzy. My feet wobbledChapter 4
As we kept on walking, we crossed many fields of wheat, rice, corn and other vegetation. We crossedChapter 5
I trailed behind him and soon we reached a wooden shop near the end of an alley which gave off spookChapter 6
The physician said with a small smile playing on his lips, "We both are hungry and tired. You will bChapter 7
I went near him as he moved inside a bit but there was still a little place to adjust.
"Take off theChapter 8
As we crossed the state border, we entered a large town. It was full of people. People with variousChapter 9
I had no collection when I had fallen asleep. It was when a cold voice called my name very gently, mChapter 10
The whole time I couldn't say anything to him as we came back to the road.
But finally I asked, "SeeChapter 11
We stayed like that until my burns subsided and now that the wind hit, it felt like someone had pourChapter 12
After our lunch, I went back to my chamber just opposite of Arashi and the moment I laid on the futoChapter 13
We sat there for a while as the stars let us know their presence and suddenly I recalled, I had forgChapter 14
I got up and followed him to his room while he carried my futon with him.
He set up my futon and I laChapter 15
I told him to wait and went to change.
As I had no other fine kimono, I wore the same one I had wornChapter 16
We were climbing down to the stairs as we took the forest path. The priest seemed so happy when he fChapter 17
After our lunch, Arashi said, "Go take a small nap while I am going to give him the medicine."
He loChapter 18
As they both left to cater the plants, Hina and I stayed there quietly. Both of our eyes were at theChapter 19
I went to the back of the house as rain drops fell on me like small needles. The wind blew as I closChapter 20
As Hina and I got out of the tub, I changed the water and cleaned the bathroom because Arashi mightChapter 21
After we both cleaned the dishes, we were already exhausted more than anything.
We entered our roomChapter 22
When I woke up, my skin burnt with fever and I could barely move while my nose was running.
Arashi dChapter 23
For two days, I wasn't able to get up as Arashi kept taking care of me. My fever would come and go aChapter 23
It had been two months since I had been living with Arashi.
After I recovered from the fever which tChapter 25
The elder daughter of Mr Wasabi scoffed as she said, "This is not your house. It is Mr Yuan's house.Chapter 26
I went to the kitchen to make some healthy and liquid food for the injured men as I heard Arashi engChapter 27
I was lying on my futon as my whole body ached. Was this because I slacked for these two months?
I diChapter 28
The other two men seemed to be awestruck as Arashi had cornered their leader. His sword tip glintedChapter 29
I had no idea that this village wasn't under any of those Empires. I thought it was under the KosakiChapter 30
Prince Sen and his attendee stayed for a week although Arashi was reluctant to let him travel in thoChapter 31
The next day, I woke up early and found he wasn't there. My mind wondered where he could be. I didn'Chapter 32
The whole day I could not look into his eyes and plates or bowls kept falling from my hands as I kep[Vol 2] Chapter 33
I had worn the new Yukata Arashi had bought for me from the market when I was sick. It was light pur[Vol 2] Chapter 34
As we traveled through the villages and came to Kosaki borders, we had to take a room since we reach[Vol 2] Chapter 35
"I am hoping this medicine will be the last one and after finishing it, you might not need it anymor[Vol 2] Chapter 36
Arashi told my father that he had some business so he would be joining us at dinner, besides, our lu[Vol 2] Chapter 37
During our dinner, the men were sitting as the small table laid in front of them.
I saw my sister's[Vol 2] Chapter 38
The next day, my elder sister, Chinami and her husband, Mr Dateko arrived as we all went to receive[Vol 2] Chapter 39
She couldn't believe that I could ever do that as Chinami went still while Hayami's eyes came out of[Vol 2] Chapter 40
The whole week was spent in a peaceful way since both Chinami and Hayami didn't do anything to belit[Vol 2] Chapter 41
When we arrived at our destination, we saw it was a traditional house that occupied a large territor[Vol 2] Chapter 42
Shocked was an understatement when we found out Prince Takashi knew Arashi. I was shocked but not as[Vol 2] Chapter 43
When the bride came, the crowd became quiet. The bride wore a white kosode kimono and uchikake outer[Vol 2] Chapter 44
My lips tingle and words wouldn't come out as if they got stuck somewhere in my throat. We may never[Vol 2] Chapter 45
I was waiting in our room and my mind was filled with questions. Questions as to why father forbade[Vol 2] Chapter 46
We were prepared to go to the capital of Kosaki and I saw my sisters and their husbands were ready a[Vol 2] Chapter 47
We took a carriage to reach the capital of Kosaki.
The whole city was so much crowded because of the[Vol 2] Chapter 48
Arashi's POV
[In third person]
It was almost four in the morning when Arashi Yuan heard a sound. His[Vol 2] Chapter 49
Arashi's POV
[In third person]
Arashi ordered breakfast for both of them as he got prepared to go meet[Vol 2] Chapter 50
Bianka's POV
I was startled as Arashi gave me a kiss before leaving. And I stayed seated on the bed a[Vol 2] Chapter 51
We came downstairs in the roadhouse and Arashi went to give the owner the rest of the money for rent[Vol 2] Chapter 52
I held my gasp that was about to leave from my mouth. The men stood as a protective barrier around u[Vol 3] Chapter 53
"Yes, I am the Prince of Wansai."
As the words left from his mouth, I felt as if my world was turned[Vol 3] Chapter 54
It took quite a while for Arashi to calm down and when he did he took a moment to gather his thought[Vol 3] Chapter 55
I looked at him with wide eyes, still trying to understand the situation.
The man who was the chauffe[Vol 3] Chapter 56
My jaw smashed on the ground. 200 thousand! He led them by himself?!
I looked at Arashi who was still[Vol 3] Chapter 57
As Arashi and Hiroshi went away for their discussion, I sat there before the fire, soaking the warmt[Bonus] Chapter 57.1
Chapter 57.1
HOW TO BECOME A KURO SOLDIER!
"200 thousand men!" I was surprised that Arashi led so man[Vol 3] Chapter 58
It wasn't even morning as our carriage left, the sky foreshadowing the arrival of the day and the bi[Vol 3] Chapter 59
Arashi went beside the emperor as his eyes moved from his face to his hands and feet. Although the e[Vol 3] Chapter 60
"Will he be alright?" I asked, my voice shaking as I glanced at the sleeping and unconscious body on[Vol 3] Chapter 61
Arashi had already told the empress before his departure to his chamber that I was the only one who[Vol 3] Chapter 62
I came to my room which was just beside the empress and I didn't know what kind of training it would[Vol 3] Chapter 63
After reading, or trying to read those characters, the empress let me go to feed the emperor. She di[Vol 3] Chapter 64
Arashi had departed already and I was now expected to go to the study chamber where Arashi's sister[Vol 3] Chapter 65
I felt too sleepy after the whole day working and running around from the empress's chamber to the e[Vol 3] Chapter 66
After all the work and getting some beatings and scolding, I felt like losing the battle in just a f[Vol. 3] Chapter 67
I was going to the emperor's chamber the next day when I heard some commotion outside of the emperor[Vol 3] Chapter 68
The empress didn't leave the chamber and Rei had started to give me a new lesson on making tea for t[Vol 3] Chapter 69
*Double update since I don't know when will I get the time again. So enjoy!*
[Also, Mature Content Ah[Vol 3] Chapter 70
I woke up when Arashi called. It was still dark as I blinked open my eyes and he was still laying do[Vol 3] Chapter 71
It had been quite a while since I came here but all I had done was looking after the emperor and tak[Vol 3] Chapter 72
Rei told me where to find Arashi. His wing was to the west and he had his quarters as I started to w[Vol 3] Bonus Chapter 72.1
Arashi's Pov
[In third person]
Arashi stood with his wide eyes and a large gap in his mouth as Bianka[Vol 3] Chapter 73
"Why wouldn't you want them to know?" I asked the emperor as I was feeding him. He hadn't been sayin[Vol 3] Chapter 74
As soon as Arashi left, I heard a cough from the emperor and I knew he did it to get my attention. M[Vol 4] Chapter 75
The emperor heard me and started to laugh hysterically that the guards outside heard him while I fum[Vol 4] Chapter 76
Arashi took my hand in his and dragged me to his quarters.
His men bowed as we entered. A cold and da[Vol 4] Chapter 77
As the whole palace was being decorated, I had a few days off from taking training under the empress[Vol 4] Chapter 78
Hans and Kairo told me to get back since it was lunch time which means I would be meeting them at th[Vol 4] Chapter 79
The summon came soon after that as a maid from the crown prince came by while I was with Arashi in m[Vol 4] Chapter 80
As we entered the hall, we saw Arashi's seat was just beside the emperor. And as soon as I entered,[Vol 4] Chapter 81
I was talking to Rei while we were still sitting in the hall and having meals. Noya came to me in hi[Vol 4] Chapter 82
The empress and Prince Daichi had managed to convince the crowd and it seemed it wouldn't take long[Vol 4] Chapter 83
I tried to match Arashi's pace as he was taking long strides while walking through the palace's long[Vol 4] Chapter 84
Because I would have to take the trial, I didn't have to take training under the empress. I was glad[Vol 4] Chapter 85
**Mature content ahead. It might make some readers traumatized since I have added some gory details.[Vol 4] Chapter 86
"You are unusually quite today..." Arashi remarked as I was practicing the verse the empress was tea[Vol 4] Chapter 87
The week passed in a blink and I had tried my best to learn everything in these days.
I took a deep b[Vol 4] Chapter 88
The entrance of the cave was lit with the sunrays but as far as my eyes went, the inside of it was d[Vol 4] Chapter 89
I was lying down, my head was buried on the ground and my heart thumping loudly in my ears. The arro[Vol 4] Chapter 90
'The trial is just an excuse to make the royals think this holy ground decides if the bride is worth[Vol 4] Chapter 91
[Arashi's POV]
[In Third Person]
Sometimes to lure the enemies out, you have to become a bait.
That was[Vol 4] Chapter 92
[Bianka's POV]
"So, you haven't even placed the box in the cave?" Arashi asked and the underling of t[Vol 4] Chapter 93
As we get inside the carriage, Arashi wrapped me in his arms, making me startled. He asked, "Did you[Vol 4] chapter 94
Tomorrow arrived too quickly.
I was donning my red floral kimono as my hair tied up high with the sti[Vol 4] Chapter 95
One of the imperial court nobles came before and started to read a scroll that read:
"The head priest[Vol 4] Chapter 96
***Caution! Caution! This chapter contains sensitive information although I haven't really described[Vol 4] Bonus Chapter 96.1
I was in Arashi's chamber and was making tea for him. He was wearing his glasses and was looking thr[Vol 4.5] Chapter 97
It was just like a normal day as I soaked in the sun behind our castle. It was a beautiful garden wi[Vol. 4.5] Chapter 98
We had sailed on a ship to reach Wansai. It was far from our country, Greatheart. My father's domain[Vol 4.5] Chapter 99
We reached after two and an half days of sailing.
As our ship reached the port of Kohoshi. The people[Vol 4.5] Chapter 100
I woke up and saw it was dark and suddenly every memories crashed into me.
I gasped.
Did I faint!
I was[Vol 4.5] Chapter 101
After the wedding, everyone celebrated the day with sake and different types of food. There were peo[Vol 4.5] Chapter 102
I hissed as I fell on the harsh rock beneath me. I got a lot of scratches and cuts. My dress was alm[Vol 4.5] Chapter 103
It was after a few days when Princess Akio had arrived. I heard Daichi went to receive her. And I wa[Vol 4.5] Chapter 104
Flora never came to my room after that and it had been a week, Akio was staying in Kohoshi since she[Vol 5] Chapter 105
[Bianka's POV]
I was getting prepared as one of the emperor's men came earlier to inform that the emp[Vol 5] Chapter 106
As the emperor announced our marriage, the empress shot her head to him.
"W—what are you saying?" The[Vol 5] Chapter 107
I was sitting on my chair in the imperial court's office. Piles of papers and scrolls were scattered[Vol 5] Chapter 108
Hans and Kairo returned with my meals after a while and as they entered, they looked around suspicio[Vol 5] Chapter 109
I was sitting on my chair the next day in the office building, behind me were Yoshi and Shin in the[Vol 5] Chapter 110
I said, "Don't cry... Please..."
Rose sniffed and I asked, "What did you mean by you escaped or he le[Vol 5] Chapter 111
Rose was in my room in Arashi's wings as she cried some more.
She was sad and I didn't know what to d[Vol 5] Chapter 112
As I opened the door, I saw Hiroshi, Yoshi and others were standing there with wide gaps in their mo[Vol 5] Chapter 113
(Third person POV - Omniscient)
The darkness had engulfed the entire vicinity as the predators came o[Vol 5] Chapter 114
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Kairo tied up Lady Hana and he found it strange that she didn't even[Vol 5] Chapter 115
[Bianka's POV]
It had been two days, Rose was with me and luckily, Prince Daichi didn't do anything.
O[Vol 5] Chapter 116
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Hiroshi was worried about what happened to Kairo. He was one of the[Vol 5] Chapter 117
[Bianka's POV]
I was glad that Kairo and Hans were safe and nobody from the mission got harmed. But a[Vol 5] Chapter 118
Arashi was still angry about that as he didn't trust Hana. Well, I didn't trust her either but somet[Vol 5] Chapter 119
My mind was blank as I looked at Arashi with wide eyes. What!?
I was...
My heart thumped as I blinked[Vol 5] Chapter 120
The next day was Kairo's marriage as he hadn't come to take the post as my guard. Hans wasn't here a[Vol 5] Chapter 121
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Kairo was already irritated as Hans and Koji had caught his hands in[Vol 5] Chapter 122
[Bianka's POV]
As Rose started to make Kairo in his best appearance, Arashi said, "We are going to at[Vol 5] Chapter 123
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
There was an unsettled aching in Prince Daichi's heart as he saw Ros[Vol 5] Chapter 124
As Lord Gokudo said, "Today," my heart started to hammer against my chest loudly.
What did he mean by[Vol 5] Chapter 125
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Princess Rose had started to prepare Kairo as she hummed a merry tun[Vol 5] Chapter 126
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
As all the troops of Lord Gokudo had been either captured or dead, H[Vol 5] Chapter 127
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Lord Gokudo's body tumbled down on the floor and the Prince and othe[Vol 5] Chapter 128
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
"You are just like me, Hana."
The voice echoed in Hana's head...
"You[Vol 5] Chapter 129
[Bianka's POV]
The marriage of Kairo and Hana was decided as I smiled happily at the couple. Hana was[Vol 5] Chapter 130
The dead bodies of the imposters were cleaned as well as they took care of the captured people.
The a[Vol 5] Chapter 131
Hana and Kairo came through the crowd from their carriages and I saw they were wearing different clo[Vol 6] Chapter 132
I woke up from as sun rays illuminated from the castle windows. It was chilli and I groaned as my sk[Vol 6] Chapter 133
*Warning: Mature content ahead. Not for virgin eyes or mind and if you are about to read then be sur[Vol 6] Chapter 134
I was already tired as Mila and I went to the garden because it was a large garden I had ever seen i[Vol 6] Chapter 135
(Third person's POV- Omniscient)
Mila's heart was thumping as she said, "Le—let's go back then..."
Koj[Vol 6] Chapter 136
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
[Since the day of the marriage]
Hana felt weird after getting married[Vol 6] Chapter 137
After half an hour, they finally found the destined place the letter had intended from the start. Th[Vol 6] Chapter 138
[Bianka's POV]
As I reached the castle, Arashi was already there.
He asked, "So, have you had fun?"
I n[Vol 6] Chapter 139
It was around evening, we left after taking a little rest, Hiroshi, Takashi being our guards. And al[Vol 6] Chapter 140
(Third person POV- Omniscient)
Hana was biased as she stood before the kitchen. She had no idea what[Vol 6] Chapter 141
[Bianka's POV]
It didn't take long to get back to the castle since Shinkyo wasn't far from the capita[Vol 6] Chapter 142
(Third person POV-Omniscient)
[From the day of Lord Gokudo's incident]
Rose struggled to free herself[Vol 6] Chapter 143
(Third person POV- Omniscient)
Rose wasn't eating or sleeping well after their argument that day.
She[Vol 6] Chapter 144
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Hiroshi sighed as he just received a small mission from his Prince.[Vol 6] Chapter 145
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Hiroshi had gone to Kairo's house and brought both him and Hana with[Vol 6] Chapter 146
(third person's POV- omniscient)
Miku huffed as she reached in an alley along with her little brother[Vol 6] Chapter 147
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Hiroshi came back and saw Kairo and Hana was already there.
As he ent[Vol 6] Chapter 148
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Miku was happy that she bought medicines for Kaede and food for her[Vol 6] Chapter 149
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Hiroshi felt something ticklish on his bare chest as his hold on his[Vol 6] Chapter 150
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Hiroshi sighed as the thief sat beside him in the public cart. Kairo[Vol 6] Chapter 151
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
A scream erupted from Miku's throat as she slumped down on the woode[Vol 6] Chapter 152
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
The Duke's men had come as they were informed and had captured the b[Vol 6] Chapter 153
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
They arrived at the capital of Komaki, Doshi, and their carriages st[Vol 6] Chapter 154
(Arashi's POV- Third person limited)
Arashi was looking through the reports. It wasn't great after al[Vol 6] Chapter 155
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Hiroshi and others were led to their rooms as they couldn't leave to[Vol 6] Chapter 156
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
Lord Ginjiro had retired already as his subjects, Lorenzo and Kotats[Vol 6] Chapter 157
(Third person POV- Omniscient)
Miku couldn't sleep all night as she turned and twisted in the bed.
Fir[Vol 6] Chapter 158
(Third person POV- Omniscient)
It was the time they leave as the carriages were standing before them.[Vol 6] Chapter 159
(Arashi's POV - Third person Limited)
Arashi had been so busy that he couldn't get enough sleep and n[Vol 6] Chapter 160
(Arashi's POV- Third person limited)
Arashi got up and went to meet grandfather emperor as he was sum[Vol 7] Chapter 161
(Third person's POV - Omniscient)
Winds rushed through the leaves and swayed the golden hair of Duke[Vol 7] Chapter 162
(Third person's POV - Omniscient)
[Two days before the wedding]
It was the day when the meeting would[Vol 7] Chapter 163
(Bianka's POV)
(The day of the marriage)
I woke up early today since it was a big day for me.
Nervousne[Vol 7] Chapter 164
It would be a three day long marriage celebration and I heard from Kora and Calla that the whole Wan[Vol 7] Chapter 165
My eyes bulged out as Hiroshi entered. He was wearing his Kuro soldier's vest and trousers. He was[Vol 7] Chapter 166
We reached at the venue of the wedding. It was already crowded with people outside of the barrier. B[Vol 7] Chapter 167
It was an understatement if I said I was flustered. I was so shy that I wanted dig the steps Arashi[Vol 7] Chapter 168
(Third person's POV - Omniscient)
The emperor's palace wasn't crowded since most of them had went to[Vol 7] Chapter 169
The fist binding ritual was done with everyone participating in it.
Arashi and I were so happy that e[Vol 7] Chapter 170
The silver glasses were turned black...
Why it turned in that shade. Hiroshi came near and asked, "Pr[Vol 7] Chapter 171
My eyes turned wide and I felt a shiver running down on my spine. Suddenly the world around me froze[Vol 7] Chapter 172
I was quiet the whole time we rode to Shinkyo. Everyone was on the edge. Mila and the elders were al[Vol 7] Chapter 173
Hana had prepared a cloth dipped in herbs as she was wiping me clean. It had a distinct smell and it[Vol 7] Chapter 174
[Cution! The chapter may contain some gruesome things but I will try not to add gory details...]
(Thi[Vol. 7] Chapter 175
(Third person's POV- Omniscient)
Rose's heart had been in a turmoil as sister Bianka had refused to s[Vol. 7] Chapter 176
[Third person's POV - Omniscient]
Hana was quiet for a while now as both Kairo and her reached their[Vol. 7] Chapter 177
(Third person's POV- Omniscient)
It took them two days to reach their destined location, Oda, a small[Vol. 7] Chapter 178
(Third person's POV- Omniscient)
Jaws of three men and the now-bald woman, smashed together on the gr[Vol. 7] Chapter 179
[A week after the culprit was caught]
(Bianka's POV)
It had been a few days when Kairo and the others[Vol. 7] Chapter 180
180
(Third person's POV-omniscient)
Kairo was in charge of interrogation of the viper as he stood lea[Vol. 7] Chapter 181
Note: The following two chapters might display some darker contents, hatred, madness, tortures. But[Vol. 7] Chapter 182
Note: The following two chapters might display some darker contents, hatred, madness, tortures. But[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 183
(Third person's POV- omniscient)
(14 years ago)
Arashi's age: 13
[At Nishiki, a small kingdom ruled by[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 184
Shinigami was a small assassination group which resided under the forest of Wansai, hiding away from[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 185
It had been several months since Yukina had started to live with them in Wansai Palace.
Arashi was p[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 186
Days passed as months, months passed as years and soon it was the time, Arashi was sixteen years of[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 187
Yukina was coming back from Shinkyo since she heard of Arashi's return. Her heart had been thumping[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 188
Unfortunately, Yukina's determination backfired her plans.
The organisation had strictly told her to[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 189
"Damn! Why did he have to cancel the wedding now?!" King Masashi said. (Yukina's father)
His advisor[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 190
With the help of Futama, Yukina found out about the assassination attempt of Prince Kurasaki which w[Vol. 7.5] Chapter 191
[6 years ago]
(Arashi's age: 21)
Arashi didn't go to the war base as he heard Yukina's carriage would
I love ittt!!! I hope you're doing well, because I can't wait to read another chapter again, I miss them a lot, I miss all of them specially Arashi and Bianca!!
24/08/2023
3I love this story, The tensions the character is receiving, their will to fight anyone who is against their love. And mostly Slowly Arashi is opening up to Bianka😁
18/08/2022
21I love the way you write and how you express it...also about the quotes that gives a lot of meaning touched my heart❤️❤️
08/06/2022
2please update more author super love it❤❤❤
06/06/2022
3I love it, I really like the story please update more, and hope it wont take so long.
14/05/2022
15A Cinderella like story but what captures my attention is the nature of the male character.. and im intrigue but it. I think this is a very nice story .
13/05/2022
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