The year Luo Ling first met Cao Xuan, snow blanketed the world.
The boy had been made to kneel in the snow. Unable to bear the sight, she sent him a cushion and hot porridge in her name as his sister-in-law.
When they met again, she had already been discarded by the man she loved. Her legs were broken, poison forced down her throat, and she was left to die in a mass grave.
He was the one who carried her out of the mire and protected the last shred of her dignity.
When she opened her eyes again, Luo Ling had returned to the day she first entered the Cao residence.
In this life, she wanted nothing but to repay her debt and keep her family safe, living out the rest of their days in peace.
As for the faithless and the wicked, she would settle accounts with every one of them and make them pay in blood.
She cuts down villains, lays her plans, teaches Cao Xuan to read and write and pursue success in the imperial examinations, and paves a path to a bright future for herself.
Luo Ling’s plans add up perfectly. Once Cao Xuan passes the examinations, she can lean on him and enjoy the fruits of his success.
Everything goes smoothly.
Cao Xuan respects and cherishes her, calling her “sister-in-law” again and again, each time warming her heart.
She thinks of him as a sweet, well-behaved boy who will surely repay her kindness and become someone she can rely on.
Until one day, the young man kneels in the rain, eyes red as he begs her:
“Sister-in-law, couldn’t you love me too?”
She looks at him coldly. “What do you have? What could you possibly give me?”
Afraid this forbidden love will ruin his future, she makes every word cut deep. “I want a kingdom, honor and favor, halls filled with gold and silver, and one person to spend my whole life with.
Which of those can you give me?”
Later, he wins a vast kingdom for her, gives her unparalleled honor and favor, and fills her halls with glittering treasures.
And with his whole life, he makes good on his promise:
One lifetime, one devoted pair.
Why did the update stop? Sister, I still want to wait until it is updated and watch it 😢
I really hate this setting, and I hope the author can continue to make more updates, although not many people are watching it now 😘