Love at First Sight | Marriage Before Love | The First Love Returns | Amid the Flames of War
From a carefree young lady of the Protectorate General’s household with no ambitions at all to a warrior who fights on the battlefield and slays her enemies, she and he journey together with love at the heart of it all. Their relationship is sweet and tender as they stand side by side, moving forward as one, always true to each other.
Li Qiao’er’s head was covered in gold hairpins and dangling ornaments that clattered like countless swords slicing through her unruly hair. She made her way forward step by step and bowed to Li Sheng and Xue Zile.
“Father, Mother.”
Then she turned to Pei Keding, seated below them, and bowed. Only then did she dare lift her head. The man before her had long, willow-like brows and a figure as graceful as a jade tree. His white robes were spotless, and the corners of his mouth curved up as he watched her with an amused expression.
Li Qiao’er froze. Wasn’t this the young man in white who had saved her that day?
Oh no, oh no! How could it be him? Please, don’t recognize me! A thousand little animals were stampeding through Li Qiao’er’s mind.
“This is my daughter, Li Wan. Her childhood name is Qiao’er.”
The young man rose and returned Li Qiao’er’s bow. Afraid Pei Keding would recognize her, Li Qiao’er lowered her head until it was nearly at her chest. The heavy gold ornaments on her head pulled her forward. She lost her balance and fell straight into Pei Keding’s arms.
Li Qiao’er grabbed his lapel, and a faint orchid fragrance wafted toward her.
Pei Keding looked down at the little girl in his arms. Her eyes were squeezed shut, and her long lashes cast shadows across her face. Her tiny face was scrunched up, and the fine down on her fair skin was clearly visible. She was trembling slightly in his arms like a little rabbit.
