A ruthless, calculating woman bent on revenge × a cool, restrained, upright gentleman of a minister
[Revenge + Reunion After Years Apart + Intense Push and Pull + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Family Intrigue and Political Schemes + Unhinged Second Male Lead]
She has returned from hell. She is the most dazzling courtesan in the capital and a top assassin who defected from the Shadow Hall.
After lying low for ten years, she is determined to drag her enemies into the abyss. By a twist of fate, she becomes the personal maid of Song Yu, heir to the Duke of Ying's estate.
Everyone in the capital praises Song Yu as a gentleman of impeccable character.
A vice minister in the Ministry of Justice, he is ordered to investigate a case involving the bloody deaths of thirty-six people. The clues point straight to her.
He questions her: "What do you make of the Tiger's Roar Escort Agency case?"
Nestling against him, she trembles. "Young Master, please don't bring it up. This servant is frightened..."
On a rainy night, she rushes into his room, soaked through, looking as frightened as a fawn. "This servant is afraid of thunder..."
He lets her stay, but coolly pushes her away when she moves close. "Don't try any tricks."
"Young Master, let this servant serve you properly."
He meets her advances with a cold face, restraining himself and observing every propriety, as if he truly were the legendary Liu Xiahui, untouched even when a woman sat on his lap.
But she uses every means at her disposal to tempt him night after night, her flirtatious eyes concealing murderous intent.
Later, they become entangled night after night...
Until one day, he finds a bloodstained flexible sword at the bottom of her makeup box.
Gripping her wrist, he stares at her with bloodshot eyes. "Who are you, really?"
She looks at him and finally drops every disguise, her smile desolate and wild.
"Song Yu, the culprit you're looking for is me."
Please note: a historical romance set in ancient China, with no rebirth, no transmigration, and no golden finger. Read with caution.
