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  1. Public Bookmark 27

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    Jin Zixuan says, “I need you to take care of something for me.”

    You make sure your smile is properly in place before you turn to face him. Normally you wouldn’t need to take so much care with such things, but after your father turned you away so firmly from Jin Ling, the prospect of being held away from Lan Xichen stings more than it should. Especially when you can’t imagine what errand is so urgent that your brother needs you to deal with it right this moment.

    “Of course,” you tell him, bowing slightly. “Might I ask what is needed?”

    You raise your head just in time to see your brother taking his son from the wet nurse’s arms, and have barely a moment to brace yourself before he’s holding Jin Ling out to you. But even if it’s been years, habit serves you well, and it’s pure reflex to support the baby’s head in the crook of your elbow as you take him into your arms.

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    15 Feb 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 20

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    Your biggest regret is that you didn't get to know Nie Huaisang until after you left Jintintai.

    You think that's your biggest regret. Today, at least. You know better than to put too much stock in your emotions at any given moment. 

    "Sect Leader Nie greets Mo-gongzi," he murmurs, complete with a formal bow— As if he isn't sneaking into your courtyard in the dead of night, as usual.

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    15 Feb 2026

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    Nie Huaisang stole happiness from Lan Xichen. He stole peace. If he could just see him, and see for himself exactly what he’s done, and know—that will be enough. Then he’ll be able to paint again, and his hands won’t shake as he does it, and he’ll remember why he ever in his life bothered to put brush to ink to paper.

    After all, a man should have to live with his mistakes. There is no other way to learn from them. His brother believed that.

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    15 Feb 2026

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    how did I not have this bookmarked

  4. Public Bookmark 26

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    Carol Sturka backstory/coming-of-age by way of a relationship chronicle.

    For a long time she thinks she will never be able to tell the truth.

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    08 Feb 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 17

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    Carol asks more questions about Zosia the individual. The answers are troubling.

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    30 Jan 2026