(A rekindled romance, with the leads reuniting in the opening.)
The Marquis's estate was confiscated, and her father was sent into exile. In a single day, Gu Yaoling, once the pride of the heavens, fell from the clouds.
With nowhere else to turn, she threw herself into the arms of Song Yun Zhao, a trusted aide to the emperor. Furrowing her brows, she said, "Song Yun Zhao, save me."
Song Yun Zhao turned his head and smiled mockingly. "I was born into a humble family, and Miss Gu cast me aside after leading me on. What makes you think I'd fall for the same trick twice?"
Gu Yaoling was both embarrassed and annoyed. She turned to look for someone else.
Song Yun Zhao caught her hand and looked down at her. "Kiss me."
With the situation closing in on her, Gu Yaoling forced down her shame and lightly brushed her lips against his, like a dragonfly skimming the water.
Having gotten what he wanted, Song Yun Zhao smiled, pressed his lips together, and took her back to his residence that very day.
At first, Song Yun Zhao only asked Gu Yaoling to kiss and hold him. Then he asked her to share his bed. After that, they did everything they should and shouldn't have done.
Only then did Gu Yaoling realize that Song Yun Zhao had long since spun a web and was simply waiting for her to walk right into it.
Reading guide:
1. A gentle, resilient heroine vs. a sanctimonious hero. Neither has been with anyone else.
2. A rekindled romance, bittersweet and sweet. May contain a mild version of forced love. The setting is fictional, so don't overanalyze it.
The final version of this blurb was edited on July 5, 2026, and has been screenshotted.
Theme: Honesty.
