{Historical romance + political intrigue + mutual healing + both devoted only to each other + love that grows over time}
Han Yunmo, courtesy name Xuzhi, is the third young master of the Han family. One day, he falls from his horse and is left disabled, changing his temperament completely and making him shut himself away. Xi Yue, a maid in the Han household who was brought there as a child, is exceptionally beautiful. Out of jealousy, someone pushes her into the water, leaving her with no memories.
When they first meet, she makes herself small and meek, hoping to use the opportunity to leave the Han household. But danger follows one incident after another, and feelings gradually blossom between them. Having endured similar hardships, they comfort each other’s wounds.
She reaches out in wonder as the falling snow melts at her fingertips, leaving behind only a faint chill. “The snow is so beautiful. I’ve never seen it fall this heavily.”
Her radiant smile breaks into his tranquil, lake-like life, sending ripples across its surface that never fade.
Every step is a test, every step a deadly trap. His possessiveness is pathological, his schemes relentless. He has always been clearheaded, yet willingly steps into the trap. He is stubborn, and he is ruthless.
“Don’t betray me. Never!”
Secrets, deception, turning against each other... Her memories return day by day. Before the old wounds can heal, new ones are added.
As one piece of evidence after another is laid before them, disappointment and heartache engulf her. She confronts Han Yunmo. “Is this what you meant when you said we’d never betray each other?”
Like trapped beasts, they struggle to survive.
“You shouldn’t have come back.”
“People just can’t let go.”
Arrows fly from every direction, and she plunges off a cliff.
Just as she thinks she has lost everything, her pupils contract. Seeing the scene before her, her eyes glimmer with tears. “What a pity. It’s all too late.”
