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Carrying A Lantern In Daylight
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Carrying A Lantern In Daylight

Bai Ri Ti Deng, Carrying A Lantern In The Day, Daytime Lantern, Lanterns in the Day, Love Beyond the Grave (drama), 白日提灯, 白日提燈
Native Language Chinese
Released 2021
Original Ch.: 108
Translated Ch.: 108
Rank: #741
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Original Pub.: jjwxc
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Carrying A Lantern In Daylight is a popular novel that blends Drama, Fantasy, Historical and more. Written by the author Li Qing Ran. 110 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

He Simu used to pick up people on the battlefield to earn her a living, but was unexpectedly picked up by someone.
The young general who picked her up seemed to see her as a weak woman orphaned by the war, and took great care of her.
So He Simu conscientiously and dutifully played the part of the weak woman.
— Oh my, blood! I am most afraid of blood, I faint when I see blood !
——This water basin is so heavy and I have so little strength, I can’t move it at all !
——You guys fight and kill all day long, how scary !
The female general who had an unrequite love on the young general angrily said, “Brother Duan certainly doesn’t like such a delicate young girl like you!”
He Simu tilted her head: “Really?”
One day, the young general made a mistake on the battlefield, after being tricked by others.
He Simu, who couldn’t lift her shoulders nor her hands and would faint at the sight of blood, loosened up her muscles, and lit up a ghost lamp: “I wanna see who dares to bully our General Duan, little fox Duan ?”
Duan Xu then thought, he shouldn’t have provoked the Ghost King.
It took him several months to learn that her real name was He Simu.
But maybe even with a lifetime, he still couldn’t let her remember his name in her four hundred years of long life.
“My name is Duan Xu, Xu like in ‘Feng Lang Ju Xu’*.” (*a famous chinese idiom)
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The super strong female Ghost King female lead faking weakness daily and the cunning special soldier young general male lead

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Pretender" Dynamics. Do not let the synopsis fool you—this is not a slapstick comedy. While it begins with the high-powered Ghost King, He Simu, amusingly pretending to be a "fragile maiden" around the young general, Duan Xu, the story rapidly shifts into a profound, cinematic exploration of mortality and war. It is a tale of two cunning masters of facade: a Ghost King who has forgotten how to "live" and a General who smiles to hide the scars of a "monster."

Sensory Soul-Binding. A unique core mechanic of the novel is the contract between the leads. As a ghost, He Simu cannot taste food, feel warmth, or see colors. Through a mystical connection, Duan Xu "lends" her his human senses. This creates a deeply intimate romance where sharing a meal or feeling the wind becomes a high-stakes exchange of vitality and emotion.

A Cinematic Tearjerker. Readers describe the experience as watching a high-budget film. The author, who also wrote The Starry Love, excels at creating "bittersweet" beauty—moments where the characters are at their most radiant while surrounded by the blood and dust of the battlefield.

Experience Curve

The Deceptive Honeymoon (Ch. 1–30): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Whimsical & Hooky. The "fragile woman" act provides light humor, but the underlying tension of the war against the Huqi people keeps the stakes grounded.

The Haunting Middle (Ch. 31–80): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Emotional Peak. The romance deepens into something "doomed yet beautiful." The mystery of Duan Xu’s past and He Simu’s internal loneliness takes center stage.

The Bittersweet Resolution (Ch. 81–108): ⭐⭐⭐ – Polarizing Finale. The war reaches its climax. While the ending is technically a "Happy Ending," it relies on a sudden supernatural intervention (deus ex machina) that some find unearned, while others find it a necessary mercy for the "meat grinder" the characters endured.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10
A hauntingly beautiful masterpiece of "Star-Crossed Lovers" that will leave you clutching your chest.

Protagonist (He Simu): 9/10. She is powerful, wise, and ancient, but her character arc is about reclaiming her humanity. Her struggle with the "defense mechanism" of coldness makes her growth feel earned.

Male Lead (Duan Xu): 10/10. He is a "Golden Retriever with a knife." He is charming, selfless, and arguably the most cunning character in the book. His devotion to the FL is absolute, bordering on a "beautiful madness."

Supporting Cast: 9/10. The author is "cruel" to side characters (like Chen Ying and Fang Xianye). You will grow attached to them, and it will hurt when the war takes its toll.

Prose & Translation: 10/10. The translation by Nomad is widely considered the gold standard—fluid, evocative, and culturally nuanced.

The Good: Masterful character depth and a romance that feels earned through mutual respect and shared trauma. The political intrigue and warfare are handled with a weight rarely seen in romance-focused web novels.

The Bad: The ending feels rushed compared to the slow, deliberate pacing of the rest of the book. Some readers may find the ML's "Imperialist" obsession with reclaiming land a bit uncomfortable or over-emphasized.

Verdict: A Hidden Gem. If you enjoyed the emotional weight of A Journey to Love or the mythical romance of The Starry Love, this is essential reading. Prepare tissues.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: He Simu (The Ghost King), Duan Xu (The Cunning Young General).
Power System: Ghost Realm Laws, Ghost Lamps, Martial Prowess, Sensory Contracts.
Themes: The Weight of Immortality, Self-Sacrifice, Patriotism vs. Humanity, Transcending Death.
Similar To: Meow Meow Meow

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