The Governor’s Concubine

After transmigrating, Shen Yunsi made two mistakes. One was saving Huo Quan when he was down on his luck that rainy night. The other was making a deal with him. It turned her into Miss Asi, a woman known throughout the capital. Miss Asi of the Wanfang Brothel was born with a bewitching charm, and her singing could ensnare the soul. One glance was all it took to make a man pine for her. Countless men flocked to her, willing to spend a fortune, yet they only dared admire her from afar. None dared lay a finger on her, because of the powerful patron behind her, the Grand Commander, Huo Quan... As the three-year term drew to a close and their deal was fulfilled, Shen Yunsi thought she would finally be free. But the man went back on his word... The Grand Commander Huo Quan held power over the entire court. One day, caught off guard, he was ambushed and gravely wounded. A courtesan from a brothel saved him. Huo Quan never considered himself a kind man. Even if she wanted him to repay her, she ought to make herself useful. So, to repay her for saving his life, Huo Quan struck a deal with her. For three years, he would keep her safe, and she would provide him with intelligence. Once the term was up, he would set her free. Huo Quan thought it was nothing more than a deal they had both agreed to. He had simply taken in a bird that was useful to him, and once the time came, he would let it fly free. But when the term ended and the woman wanted to leave, he found he could not let her go. Later, in Shen Yunsi's bedchamber, beneath the red bridal curtains, a song came to an end. In bed, Huo Quan held her around the waist, twirling a damp lock of her hair around his fingertip. His voice was tender as he murmured, “Si'er, don't struggle in vain. You will never escape the grasp of this commander...” [Reading Guide]: Sweet romance, one true pairing, happy ending Theme: Don't be too quick to make absolute promises.