Pretending to Be Married to My Best Friend, Only to Be Forced into Marriage?

A clean romance on both sides, but they won't get back together after their breakup. Ji Zhiheng, the daughter of a county deputy who just wants a peaceful life, has always remembered one piece of worldly wisdom: never pick up strange men on the road. She travels freely through the mountains and rivers with her best friend Xie Jinglan, who disguises herself as a man. They hope to enjoy the scenery in peace, but unexpectedly come across two strangers, badly wounded and drenched in blood. Ji Zhiheng is wary and plans to turn around and leave, determined to avoid trouble. But Lu Chengze, barely clinging to life, schemes at every turn, seizes his chance, and forcibly makes her swallow a seven-day Heartbreak Poison. His expression calm, he coolly lays down the terms: “Without an antidote within seven days, your intestines will rupture and you'll die. I gave you a seven-day dose. If you want to live, heal me.” With her life firmly in his hands, Ji Zhiheng is furious. She coldly fires back, taking full advantage of him: “Then from now on, you can call me Father. A father taking care of his son is only natural. I'll make sure to treat your wounds properly.” Before she can finish speaking, Lu Chengze forces more medicine down her throat, leaving her with no way out. Seeing the precious medicines she had carefully stocked scattered across the ground, and the treacherous, sinister scoundrel who repaid her kindness with betrayal before her, the usually gentle Ji Zhiheng finally snaps. Unable to contain her fury, she curses him in public: “What the hell is wrong with you? Are you a pig? Did your parents have you but never teach you anything? They must be spinning in heaven with worry!” Her blunt, fiery words leave Lu Chengze and his guard Pei Xiao stunned. He is a powerful figure who holds the court in his thrall, and a smile of certain victory spreads across his eyes. But three years later, their positions have reversed. Ji Zhiheng lifts Lu Chengze's chin. “You like taking what you want by force, don't you? Today, I'll show you how it feels.”