Shen Xueli has been married to Yan Shuyu, heir to the Marquis of Yanning, for three years. She has dutifully kept to her place, only to discover that her husband has a mistress and a child outside their marriage.
She decides to divorce him, but he refuses.
In a fit of anger, she heads to the black market and buys a blue-eyed beauty named Lu Qian.
Shen Xueli gives Lu Qian a luxurious home, finds the best doctor to treat his injuries, respects him and cares for him, yet never dares to take him to bed.
Until one day, Lu Qian pins her firmly to the bed and tempts her in a husky voice. "Xueli, you bought me. You have to take responsibility for me."
Shen Xueli mutters weakly, "I give you food, drink, a place to live, and everything you need."
Lu Qian chuckles softly, pressing his lips to her ear before kissing her. "But I don't want any of that. I only want you."
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At first, Lu Qian shows some restraint and only wants her at night.
Later, he gives free rein to his desires, day and night.
For the first time, Shen Xueli understands how exhausting it is to keep a lover. Whenever she tries to refuse him, Lu Qian looks pitiful and says:
"Xueli, you know I've had no one to love me since I was a child."
"..."
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Shen Xueli thinks Lu Qian is handsome, good-tempered, kind-hearted, and gentle with others.
She has no idea that Lu Qian is the third prince of the Great Sheng Kingdom, a cold and ruthless man who kills without mercy.
When she learns his identity, Shen Xueli is frightened and forces herself to end things. "Lu Qian, let's break this off."
A deep light glimmers in Lu Qian's blue eyes as he forcefully pulls her into his arms.
"Want to leave? Too late!"
Note: Both leads have no previous sexual partners.
