Pressured to Marry

The Duke Dingguo's household was one of the foremost noble families, with a lineage stretching back generations. Lu Heng, the heir, was born into privilege and possessed an air of noble grace. He was known in his family as a paragon of refinement, the most sought-after husband among noblewomen.

One day, an unexpected guest arrived at the estate. A frail sixteen-year-old girl claimed to be Lu Heng's betrothed and came to demand that the marriage go ahead, carrying a letter written in the late duke's own hand.

The girl was stunningly beautiful and alluring, and she made frequent advances toward the heir. She was clearly not a suitable match.

Fortunately, the dignified and self-possessed heir was not swayed by her.

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Jiang Yu lost both her parents when she was young and lived with her uncle's family. Before he passed away, her uncle gave her a letter and told her to take her aunt and cousin to the capital to seek refuge with the Duke Dingguo's household.

The Lu family agreed to honor the engagement only to protect their reputation, so Jiang Yu went along with their wishes and settled in as a distant cousin.

But her goal had never been to marry Lu Heng, a man of such exalted status. She was only yielding as a way to make the Lu family feel a little guilty and persuade them to find her another match.

Lu Xu, the second branch's son, was gentle and modest, and a more suitable husband.

Sure enough, seeing her willingness to compromise, the Lu family agreed to arrange her marriage to Lu Xu.

Jiang Yu happily prepared to move out of the duke's estate and await her wedding.

The night before she was to leave, she had finished packing and was about to put out the lamp when a tall figure slipped silently into her room.

Lu Heng, just returned from a long journey, gripped her wrist. His eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was hoarse as he asked, "A Yu, who are you going to marry?"

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