Lin Zhirui was a bride bought by the Xie family.
Her husband was a scholar sitting for the imperial examinations. His parents had both passed away, and aside from spending all day immersed in his books, he never showed her any care.
One day, her husband went out to buy supplies and brought home a drenched young gentleman. After learning more, they discovered that he was also preparing to take the imperial examinations.
The two hit it off immediately and began calling each other brothers.
The young gentleman was handsome, with sharp brows, bright eyes, and an unusual beauty mark beneath the corner of his eye.
Before, Lin Zhirui had only needed to look after her husband. Now there was another man in the house. Although she had no desire to get involved with a stranger, their paths crossed from time to time.
The young gentleman, however, always knew how to keep his distance, and occasionally even helped her out.
Later, her husband placed second in the palace examination. But on the very day he passed, a government official's daughter took a liking to him and immediately chose an auspicious date for their wedding.
Lin Zhirui's heart turned to ashes, and she threw herself into the river.
As she was dying, she saw someone swimming toward her. Before she closed her eyes, she wondered if it could be her husband.
When she opened them again, she saw the young gentleman who had always helped her.
Soaked to the skin, he held her tightly as she wept in his arms. His usual reserve and restraint had completely shattered.
His eyes were terrifyingly red. After a long while, he finally asked softly:
"Would you be willing to sever your ties with him completely?"
[Reading Guide]
1. The female and male leads get together only after she has broken off her relationship with the second male lead.
2. The male lead is a virgin.
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Theme: Be brave and sincere
