When Meng Jing was a child, her father was transferred for work, and she left the capital for a small town, where she became neighbors with Zhao Huaiyi. They met and became close friends, childhood sweethearts who were innocent and carefree together.
But life is unpredictable, and the day of their separation eventually came. Meng Jing’s father was later transferred back to the capital, leaving the two of them far apart.
As an adult, Meng Jing was invited to the capital by Zhao Huaiyi’s aunt, who said she missed her and wanted her company. In truth, she wanted to find her a husband.
After so many years, when they met again, things could no longer be as they had been. They were both much more reserved.
The young man had official duties and could not see her all the time. The young woman was now grown, and could no longer run off to see him without propriety.
Deep and abiding love lay hidden in their hearts. The young man waited until he had made a name for himself before asking for her hand.
But life had other plans. Zhao Huaiyi suffered one blow after another. First, her aunt died in bed after an illness; then her family was attacked, and her relatives were brutally murdered. She was utterly devastated and fell gravely ill.
“Can a family’s honor really depend on a woman alone?”
“Whether fate brings us together or keeps us apart is up to heaven!”
