Er Tai: The second son of the Grand Secretariat's household and the Fifth Prince's study companion. Gentle as jade, loyal and true. He was the first to fall in love, but chose to step aside because of their difference in status. But when it comes to love, taking a step back doesn't always mean finding wider skies.
Xiao Yanzi: The "Pearl Princess" who flew from a crowded courtyard into the imperial palace. Innocent, carefree, and casual about everything. She thought Er Tai's care for her was just "the loyalty of a buddy," until someone finally spelled it out for her.
