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The two nations waged war, smoke filled the skies, and the people suffered. Xiliang was driven back at every turn, until Dongchu advanced all the way to its royal capital. Forced to cede half its land, Xiliang sent Princess Chanyang to marry into the royal family as a sign of submission.

The setting sun and lingering rain fell beneath the great red lanterns, pattering without pause. Yet inside and outside the palace, songs and laughter filled the air. Everyone knew that the current emperor was wise and virtuous. In just two years since ascending the throne, he had conquered vast territories. And today was the grand occasion of an enemy princess marrying the Son of Heaven. The whole nation rejoiced.

Behind the red gauze and within the crimson bridal curtains, a beautiful woman sat on the wedding bed. Her face was pale, and she seemed utterly out of place amid her surroundings.

So many things, so many times, I simply didn't want to remember. But marrying you means I never have to remember them again.

If there is only one person who can draw me from serene detachment back into the mundane world, then that person must be you.