Xue Rong was an abandoned baby whom Jianzhen found in the river and brought back to the temple. He fed her and dressed her, raising her from the age of eight.
She took his surname, and couldn't help wanting a place in his heart too.
But just as she pinned Jianzhen to the prayer mat, staining his cool, pale monk's robe red and making him break his vows,
something stirred outside the hall doors.
The rain poured down in sheets. The hand holding an umbrella had distinct knuckles. He wore black robes and a fox-fur cloak, with a jade crown and brocade sash. His eyes gave nothing away.
That was Xie Yu, a close confidant of the emperor.
Rumor had it that he had come under the pretext of praying for blessings, searching for his missing fiancée.
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Black-hearted heroine x cool, abstinent holy monk x sickly, sinister powerful official
Reader's guide:
1. All leads are virgins. One woman and two men.
2. The heroine is a dazzling beauty, with lots of Mary Sue elements. All three characters are morally flawed.
3. Inspired by an obsessive-love story in the author's collection. Written to indulge a particular fantasy.
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Theme: Forge ahead fearlessly
