At their first meeting, she stood out in a blazing red dress, dazzling him in an instant. Shen Yunan, an ancient emperor, had lost his mother as a child and grown up neglected in the palace, with no one to care for him. He had seen the palace's endless scheming and the complexity and treachery of the human heart.
But when he saw her clear eyes, free of any hint of self-interest, they were like a spring of pure water flowing straight into his heart, stirring feelings within him.
During the selection, his gaze settled on Su Lier without hesitation. She was dressed in finery and had an extraordinary air, a powerful family to rely on, and a family that had always cherished her. Yet after entering the palace, Su Lier understood its dangers and proceeded cautiously, testing the waters at every turn.
At first, Shen Yunan was interested in her only on a whim. But as time passed, Su Lier's sincerity, intelligence, and courage gradually melted the heart of this cold and distant emperor, letting him feel a warmth and genuine affection he had long been without in the icy palace.
