The Decree to Resign

Cheng Shi was the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Justice. Her father favored his concubine over his wife, leading to her mother's death.

She escaped death and was rescued along the way by a master, who taught her medicine and martial arts. After eight years of study, she came down from the mountain. By chance, she took on the identity of Su Yiwei, daughter of Jinling's Deputy Salt Commissioner.

But she never expected to arouse the suspicions of Lord Cui.

He was said to be the only son of Duke Cui, born to privilege and gifted with great talent. At a young age, he had already become commander of the Imperial Guard and a close confidant of the emperor. Su Yiwei naturally kept her distance, but he pressed her at every turn, and the two were often locked in a battle of wits.

Everyone knew the Su family's young lady rarely left home because of her plain looks. No one expected her to be a skilled physician who could transform into a graceful beauty. Others saw her as gentle and mild, but Cui Tingzhi had already seen through her schemes and tricks.

But one day, he unexpectedly discovered that she was the junior sister he had never met. They had studied under the same master, after all. No wonder she was a man-eating flower, beautiful but impossible to touch.

The young man smiled and spoke softly. "Miss Su, what is your true identity?"

Su Yiwei raised her chin, knowing that beneath this man's kind and gentle exterior lay a heart full of schemes. She smiled and shot back, "And what is your secret, my lord?"

Cui Tingzhi's gaze grew sharp, but his low voice was tender beyond compare. "Only the dead can know. Would you like to become a corpse, Miss Su?"

"No." The woman smiled and met his intimidating gaze defiantly. "Perhaps you'll be the soul beneath my sword, my lord."

[Reading Guide]

1. Sweet romance with a happy ending, both leads are each other's one and only, 1v1.

2. A fictional setting with elements from various sources. Please don't nitpick the details.

3. Please comment reasonably and be friendly. Let's build a harmonious community.

Theme: Stay strong and unyielding in adversity.