Before the haircut ceremony, Liu Ying's parents died one after another, leaving her an orphan.
According to her mother-in-law's last words, she went to her aunt who was living in the third room of the Duke's mansion.
A wealthy family, a home with bells and dishes, a majesty and solemnity that Liu Ying had never seen before.
But fortunately, the girls and boys of the Xie family treated her quite gently, so it was not difficult to live under someone else's roof.
Liu Ying also met a fairy-like figure there, Xie Heng, the eldest son of the Xie family.
The Duke is the father and the eldest princess is the mother. He is born to be the heir apparent who inherits the title.
Such a person does not need to be like a poor boy, but he wrote a poem at the age of four, a poem at the age of seven, and was the top student in high school at the age of eighteen.
In his early twenties, he had already been in the officialdom for many years, reaching the fourth rank.
It was incredible that Liu Ying could say even one or two sentences to such a person.
He is an eldest brother who is respected and loved by his younger brothers and sisters in the Xie family.
So much so that even her cousin, who was beyond reach, took good care of her and asked her for help.
On her seventeenth birthday, Xie Heng gave her a hairpin as a gift.
The hairpin is a symbol of love between men and women, so it is difficult for Liu Ying not to think too much and have some delusional thoughts.
But these delusions collapsed instantly when the eldest princess asked her if she would like to be her cousin's concubine.
It turned out that she was overthinking and had greedy thoughts.
After humbly rejecting the concubine's favor, Liu Ying Anxin made a marriage arrangement with her sixth cousin from her aunt's family.
The sixth cousin has always been obsessed with her. Although she is not outstanding, she is honest and sincere. Even if she is not rich, she still has enough food and clothing. Her aunt is a perfect mother-in-law.
This is her perfect match, Liu Ying thought.
After making up her mind, Liu Ying put all her love and affection on her sixth cousin, just like a bride waiting to be married.
But somehow, on the eve of the wedding, Xie Heng fell ill. Not only did he rudely cancel the arranged marriage, but he also wanted to marry her like crazy.
It's a pity it's too late, Liu Ying thought.
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The first time he met his third aunt's cousin who had lost his parents, Xie Heng felt some indescribable affection in his heart.
Both of them became younger sisters in the family, and he took care of them equally.
But perhaps it was pity, and Xie Heng always had a preference for her.
He lectured her, taught her how to play the piano, and played chess with her.
In two years, Yingniang grew into a beautiful woman under his eyes.
When he woke up one morning, Xie Heng found that he had delusions about his sister.
So he decided to satisfy his own desires.
But as the eldest son of the Duke's family and the eldest son of the family, he was destined to hire a well-matched and famous lady to be his mistress.
He presides over the ministerial service for him, inherits the clan heir, treats him with respect as a guest, and raises eyebrows with him.
Therefore, he could only offer the position of concubine.
Xie Heng felt that Yingniang probably liked him too, and it could be seen in her eyes.
So when his mother said that Yingniang refused, Xie Heng was a little unbelievable.
But thinking that people's selfish desires are only temporary, he would let go after enduring it for a while, so he half-heartedly settled on a marriage that his parents were optimistic about.
Xie Heng thought that this meant they were both at peace, but when he witnessed the intimacy between Ying Niang and his sixth brother again and again, it felt like there were ten thousand ants gnawing in his heart, disturbing him every night.
Only then did Xie Heng realize that he had always underestimated his love for Yingniang.
Fortunately, it's not too late.
Reading Guide
Emotional sweet cake, no power and tactics
The writing is simple, so please proceed with caution
Guangfeng Jiyue's eldest cousin x weak and beautiful little cousin
Intention: Peace of mind