[Palace and household intrigue + rival suitors + the untouchable idol brought down from his pedestal] [Radiant, bold young lady × powerful minister who lowers his head for love]
Lu Baoshu dreams that she marries into the Duke's mansion, has all her worth wrung out of her, and dies after suffering terribly.
When she wakes, she doesn't believe it, but reality gives her a harsh slap in the face.
Her cousin Lu Xinyan and her fiancé Yuan Jingxi fall into the lotus pond together.
Yuan Jingxi can't let her go, yet secretly begins to harbor feelings for Lu Xinyan, too.
Awake at last from her dream, she decides not to marry. Is braised pork belly not delicious, or is silver not fun to spend?
Men! They're just stumbling blocks on the road to success!
When Pei Shiyan returns to the capital, he realizes that the little girl who refused to cry even after being struck on the palm all those years ago makes his heart ache.
She went to so much trouble to break off her engagement, yet reality is forcing her to marry.
If so, why can't that man be him?
So he cuts in on her matchmaking.
On their wedding night, as the red candles flicker, even the cool and composed minister can't stop his palms from sweating.
When he enters the bridal chamber, he uses the ceremonial rod to lift her veil.
His young bride's cheeks are flushed, her eyes hazy. She cautiously holds out her delicate white hand and speaks with the wine-sweet breath of peach blossom brew: “My tutor, I'm afraid it'll hurt. Be gentle with me~”
Quit getting married and complaining
The ending felt a bit rushed, but overall it was okay.
Beautiful, highly recommended
Very good and worth recommending