[A scheming heroine's revenge + uncovering the truth and taking charge + love that goes unreturned + a host of compelling relationships that keep you hooked]
As night fell and everyone went their separate ways, only Shi Jingrui remained, drunk out of his mind. He staggered to Zhou Ruzhen's room and paused for a moment before finally stepping inside.
Zhou Ruzhen was overjoyed. Nervously rubbing her wedding dress, she waited eagerly for Shi Jingrui to lift her red veil.
But Shi Jingrui walked right past her and said, utterly drunk, “Sister Ruzhen, I'll sleep on the couch tonight. You can take the bed.”
Anxious and furious, Zhou Ruzhen lifted her red veil herself.
She was stunningly made up that night, her eyes glistening and her wounded expression all the more endearing. Unfortunately, Shi Jingrui didn't even glance at her.
“Jingrui, let me help you out of your clothes.”
“Ruzhen, don't waste your effort.”
“Why not! Linshuang can! Xue Ziluo can! Why can't I, Zhou Ruzhen?”
“Brother Jingrui, I know I was wrong. I know I was wrong. I was spoiled and willful before, and I almost ruined Sister Linshuang. It was all my fault...”
Her gaze was so tender and sincere that anyone might have believed she truly meant to turn over a new leaf. By then, Shi Jingrui was dead drunk, his mind in a haze.
Zhou Ruzhen slowly, gently kissed Shi Jingrui's neck. The faint fragrance of gardenia water drifted from her, and with the alcohol clouding his senses, Shi Jingrui unconsciously wrapped his arms around her waist.
In a soft voice, Zhou Ruzhen whispered, “Let me bear you a legitimate grandson for the prince's residence and help you claim the title of prince...”
