[Mutual Firsts]
Pei Yue, the second son of the Duke of Ying's household, was handsome and graceful. At a young age, he had already earned great military merit and been appointed General of Northern Might, a third-rank official.
Pei Yue had no interest in women, but with his wedding approaching, he unexpectedly took a liking to Xinyun, the tea-serving maid in his courtyard, and wanted her as his personal maid and concubine.
Who could have guessed that the maid would invent a whole string of high-minded excuses to turn him down, then ask to buy her freedom and leave the household?
Fine. Let her leave and see what sort of future her heartless father and brothers had in store for her. When she had nowhere else to turn, she would come begging him. Then he could show mercy and take her back in, all in keeping with the bond between master and servant.
Instead, she somehow obtained a travel permit and went to Yuhang with a group of men.
Furious, Pei Yue ordered the prefect of Yuhang to lock her up.
After serving diligently as a maid for eleven years, Cheng Xi finally bought her freedom, only to be thrown into prison before her new life had even begun.
To stay alive, Cheng Xi had no choice but to become Pei Yue's personal maid and concubine. She had planned to wait until he married, then curry favor with his wife and ask her to let Cheng Xi leave the household. But Pei Yue's marriage fell through.
No matter, Cheng Xi told herself. Pei Yue would soon be betrothed again. But that match fell through, too.
Cheng Xi couldn't wait any longer. At this rate, Pei Yue would soon force her to have his child. So, while accompanying him on a work trip, she secretly ran away.
Pretty good looking
I can't tell where the sweet pet is, it's always the heroine.
It's a bit nice, but there are too few more. Is there anything similar? I want to see it.
I found this book from a small village girl who cultivated immortality. I would like to give you a five-star review before opening a new book. Cheers, author!