The Legitimate Daughter Returns to the Capital, and the Scheming Crown Prince Steals and Robs Again

When Yun Yan was five, her mother and father divorced. On the very day of the divorce, her mother took her south to seek refuge with relatives. They were attacked by bandits on the road, but her adoptive father rescued them. The three of them continued traveling together, looking after one another.

Ten years later, an imperial decree ordered General Yun to bring his family to the capital to report for duty.

Her mother, who had once tearfully sworn never to return, had no choice but to pack up and take her four children back to the capital.

Yun Yan: “I’ll return the jade pendant. After that, we’ll have nothing to do with each other.”

The Crown Prince: “You’re finally back. But why won’t you choose me as your husband?”

Yun Yan: “My mother said not to marry into a powerful family.”

The Crown Prince: “Your walls aren’t high. I can climb right over them.”

Yun Yan: “Your walls are too high. Once I’m inside, I won’t be able to get out. My mother won’t let me play with you.”

The Crown Prince: “If I can’t win you over openly, then I’ll...”