Willow Smoke and Xiao Strings

The story follows the tangled grudges between the Liu and Xiao families, as well as the romance between Liu Ruyan and Xiao Qing.

Liu Ruyan is the beloved jewel of the Liu family. Beautiful, clever, and well-read, she excels in poetry and literature. Xiao Qing is a son of the Xiao family, skilled in martial arts and handsome.

The two families have a history of conflict, so Liu Ruyan and Xiao Qing's path to love is far from smooth. Fate brings them together, and they fall in love, but they face opposition from their families and countless hardships.

Throughout the novel, Liu Ruyan and Xiao Qing face many trials and challenges. They must overcome their families' hatred and unravel the mysteries of the past before they can finally be together.