Shang Chengqing is the real heiress, but everyone in the marquis's household favors someone else and keeps trying to cut ties with her. It doesn't matter. They only have to coax her a little, and she'll come running back.
Shen Mingyu has been blind and lame for five years. Shang Chengqing stayed by his side and cared for him without complaint, yet he wants to marry the fake heiress. No matter. He only has to beckon, and she'll forgive him.
Everyone says Shang Chengqing was born wicked: she killed someone else's parents, then competed with the orphan at every turn. She used her past favors to manipulate others and break up their relationships, and even resorted to murder just to steal the attention focused on Shang Yanyan. Her crimes are unforgivable. Her sordid deeds are the talk of every teahouse and tavern.
But later, Great Xia quietly sent off a diplomatic marriage party, and the marquis's household wept bitterly. “Aqing, please come back.” The once-proud, arrogant prince begged, “Please don't leave me.” The whole city knelt and pleaded for her forgiveness.
