The calculating, unruly young marquis, Xia Qian: loves jumping to conclusions about himself
The bold, forthright chancellor’s daughter with a scheming side: sometimes a little slow on the uptake
Zhou Nanjing transmigrated into the Chancellor’s residence and became the noble Eldest Miss Zhou. All she wanted was to live a quiet life, but who could have guessed she would become a pawn in a political marriage?
To protect herself, she had no choice but to ally herself with Young Marquis Xia, who dared to stand against imperial power. First she “confessed her feelings” to him, then the two of them weighed the pros and cons. Joining forces, they began their complete takeover of imperial power.
She made a name for herself at the winter banquet... and they pledged their love beneath the fireworks. Zhou Nanjing and Xia Qian grew ever closer.
But as Xia Qian’s plans unfolded step by step, Zhou Nanjing gradually realized she might be a pawn. So she traveled far away to Mount Jiuhua to seek the truth.
The two eventually reconciled, but circumstances forced Xia Qian to go to war, whether for his country and its people or for Zhou Nanjing.
On the eve of his departure, he gently caressed Zhou Nanjing’s cheek and said to her tenderly, “I’ll offer you the realm as my betrothal gift.”
“I’ll marry you when peace is at its fullest. Jingjing, will you wait for me?”
Tears glistened in Zhou Nanjing’s eyes, but she smiled as she replied, “You’re my husband. Of course I’ll wait.”
They both believed: “The joy of this life lies in having something to hope for and someone to love.”
So he went to battle, burning with passion for his country and his love, while she waited in their homeland for the one she loved to return.
