Ye Xian is the legitimate heir of the Marquis of Changxing. Cold and stunningly beautiful, he suffers from a congenital heart condition. Proud and sharp-tongued, yet deeply devoted and faithful, he is known as the most beautiful young man in the capital.
Xie Ningyu is Princess Yongning, beloved by the imperial family since childhood and equal in status to a prince. Clever and quick-witted from a young age, she grew up surrounded by love, becoming someone who loves and hates wholeheartedly without being domineering or spoiled. Though a little willful because of how cherished she is, she treats those around her kindly.
Their story is one of love after marriage.
One day, when Ye Xian attends court, the emperor betroths his beloved daughter to him. Ye Xian has no choice but to obey, and the two hold their wedding. On their wedding night, they quarrel.
Xie Ningyu knows that Ye Xian has always loved someone else. She sits on the bed while Ye Xian sits at the desk, not even touching her.
Xie Ningyu: “If you want to leave, no one's stopping you.”
Ye Xian: “You think I wanted to marry you? Don't you know this imperial decree is meant to keep me in line?”
Xie Ningyu tosses aside her veil and shouts at Ye Xian: “A dignified heir to a marquis, and you're afraid of an imperial decree?”
Ye Xian's breathing grows more and more labored. Knowing he has a heart condition, Xie Ningyu rushes over to support him, but he shoves her away and leaves by himself. Furious, Xie Ningyu smashes everything on the table.
