Qiao Meng was once the beloved darling of the marquis's household. After seven years of being cherished, she was unexpectedly separated from her family for three years. When she returned, she discovered that her parents had transferred all their love to the fake heiress, Lin Nian, while her older brother grew more distant because of Lin Nian. Even General Xiao, who had once made promises to her, chose to stand by Lin Nian.
The fake heiress used the marquis's authority to bring Qiao Meng back to the household, only to make her a servant and subject her to five years of torment. Then, on a baseless charge, she had Qiao Meng sent off to serve in the army for three years. Throughout those eight years, no one from the marquis's household ever asked after her or showed her any care.
At last, one day, the marquis and his wife appeared before Qiao Meng, overcome with regret and tears. “Meng'er, we were wrong. Come home with us!” The young marquis, once so proud and arrogant, knelt outside her door all night, his voice hoarse as he begged for forgiveness. General Xiao, covered in wounds and limping as he approached her, looked at her with regret. “Meng'er, please care for me just one more time.”
But after eight years of hardship, Qiao Meng's heart had long since turned cold. She turned away without hesitation, unwilling to have anything more to do with them.
Just then, the wheel of fate turned, and Qiao Meng met a man who treasured her above all else. He gave her a happiness and peace she had never known. The people from her past could only watch from afar as she lived happily, not daring to approach. They feared that in the years to come, they would lose even the chance to catch a distant glimpse of her.
Qiao Meng knew that her true home was not the place that had once brought her pain, but at the side of this man who gave her peace and warmth. She would never return to the marquis's household. She would pursue the happiness that belonged to her.
