Su Liyue should have been the most honored legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household, but fate treated her cruelly. Her birth mother died in childbirth, and from then on, everyone in the Prime Minister’s household despised her.
Her father took out his grief over his wife’s death on her, showing her nothing but coldness. His icy gaze made her feel like an unwanted burden in this world. The Prime Minister’s wife could not stand her either, treating her like a thorn in her side. She made things difficult for her at every turn, nitpicked constantly, and hurled insults and punishments at her whenever anything displeased her. Her half-sisters, sheltered by their mother, also mocked and bullied her at every opportunity, making her life utterly miserable.
In the sunless depths of the Prime Minister’s household, Su Mengli was like a wounded bird, alone in bearing all the pain and grievances.
Yet there is always a way forward. By chance, during an outing, Su Liyue met Xiao Yiyun, a prince of noble standing. Xiao Jingshen was tall and straight, with an extraordinary bearing and an air of innate nobility and dominance. His appearance was like a ray of light in the darkness, shining into Su Liyue’s life.
At their first meeting, the stubbornness and sorrow in Su Liyue’s eyes deeply captivated Xiao Yiyun, while his warmth and distinction stirred unfamiliar feelings in her heart.
From then on, Su Liyue’s fate quietly began to change. With Xiao Yiyun’s secret help and encouragement, she worked hard to improve herself. She studied music, chess, calligraphy, and painting with diligence, steadily honing her talents. She trained in martial arts and tempered her will, growing stronger with every effort.
