Miss Shen Flees Her Wedding, and the Cold Young Heir Begs to Marry into Her Family

[Mischievous Heiress x Aloof, Proud Heir + Love Grows Over Time + Runaway Bride + Faithful Couple + Two Strong Leads]

Shen Tingwan, the legitimate daughter of a noble family, accidentally discovers her father’s scheme: he plans to use her engagement as a stepping stone to pave the way for his illegitimate son. She packs her things and flees in the middle of the night.

On the run, she unexpectedly encounters the aloof heir Xiao Yizhou. At their first meeting, he warns her coldly, every word full of distance:

“Don’t come looking for trouble with me. I, Xiao, am no kindhearted man.”

Shen Tingwan ignores his warning and insists on getting close to Xiao Yizhou, who knows where the illegitimate son is.

Before long, she gets caught up in a case Xiao Yizhou has been ordered to investigate in secret: the substitution of silver belonging to the imperial court.

They go from distrust and probing questions to falling for each other.

Once the turmoil dies down, another marriage contract is placed before Shen Tingwan. The usually composed Xiao Yizhou loses his cool.

On their wedding day, her fiancé hears rustling inside the bridal chamber and anxiously pounds on the door. “Wan’er, come out!”

Inside, Xiao Yizhou corners her and cages her in his arms, his eyes red with hurt. “You’re taking my priceless betrothal gifts and marrying someone else!”

Shen Tingwan avoids his gaze. Xiao Yizhou drops to his knees and proposes. “Look at me. I’m strong, tall, and more handsome than he is. I’m even willing to marry into the Shen family. Give me a chance.”

Shen Tingwan: “Stop fooling around!”

Xiao Yizhou: “I’m stealing this bride, no matter what!”