Lin Qingci is reborn as a frail young nobleman, while Su Wantang becomes a gentle, soft-spoken concubine-born young lady.
Under pressure to marry, the two best friends make a snap decision: marry each other in a marriage of convenience and keep themselves safe!
But with the marriage contract in hand, the Zhenyuan General, who is always seeking him out and calling him “brother,” has recently been acting strangely. He even puts an arm around her shoulders and sighs, “A man of your character, dear brother, would have my mountains and rivers as a bride-price if only you were a woman.” (Lin Qingci’s inner thoughts: Help! Am I about to lose this brother for good?)
Meanwhile, the gentle imperial physician who often comes to “take her husband’s pulse” has been speaking more and more out of turn. He tests her gently: “You often furrow your brow, Madam. Could it be that the man you entrusted yourself to… is not a worthy match?” (Su Wantang’s inner thoughts: A worthy match? My worthy match is my best friend! Can I actually say that?!)
As their “marriage” teeters on the brink of collapse, sparks of true love fly in every direction.
During yet another late-night heart-to-heart, the two stare glumly at their marriage contract.
Su Wantang nudges the other with her elbow. “Girl, I’m afraid our marriage is about to face a serious test.”
Lin Qingci presses a hand to her forehead. “Don’t even start. Now whenever he calls me ‘dear brother,’ my heart races, purely out of terror.”
