There Is Shelter in the Green Hills

The first time he met Qingshan was in the bridal chamber, when he was down on his luck and had neither power nor influence.

The second time, he saw her after she bathed. Her bridal makeup was charming, and even without it she was breathtaking. His heart and soul were lost to her then and there.

But in the prince's manor, his childhood friend turned into a fatso, while a seemingly respectable scoundrel grew into a tiger and leopard. Then there were the ones bestowed upon him by imperial decree, and the ones crouching outside the wall, waiting to steal a taste of forbidden fruit.

They were everywhere!

Thus began the battles within the household, the unmasking of schemes in the inner quarters and at court, and the pacification of the realm. From his lofty seat at court, he looked back. Qingshan gave him a thumbs-up, then secretly glanced at him, sending him a coy look, utterly pleased with herself!