Blurb: The He and Yu families are two of Bianjing's most prominent clans. Their mansions stand opposite each other on Ming'an Street.
Yu Qiao and He Huiyuan therefore grew up together and shared a childhood bond.
One is the Empress's niece, the other the Emperor's nephew. Both are immensely privileged, and both are exceptionally beautiful, making them the objects of eager attention from the young men and women of Bianjing.
However, He Huiyuan is arrogant and aloof, causing many admirers to lose heart and keep their distance.
As a result, the third young lady of the Yu family, the only person able to talk to him, became a hot favorite among the noble young ladies.
On the first day, she brought He Huiyuan a letter. "The fifth young lady of the Ning family wrote this for you. Don't forget to read it."
On the second day, she brought He Huiyuan a box of red bean cakes. "The fifth young lady of the Ning family bought these for you. Don't forget to eat them."
On the third day...
On the fourth day...
He Huiyuan finally broke off their friendship.
Not only did he end their friendship, he also started talking to the fifth young lady of the Ning family.
Yu Qiao: It's only right to give your friend some space after they find someone they like TvT, but I still feel a little sad, and maybe a little jealous, too.
Later, the young master of the Liang family came to propose. Just as Yu Qiao blushed and was about to accept, a message arrived from the palace: the Emperor had bestowed a marriage.
The match was between He Huiyuan and her.
Yu Qiao was separated from the young master of the Liang family and cried in her room for three whole days. With no other choice, she became engaged to her equally unfortunate childhood friend.
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Yu Qiao: I don't know why, but every young master who shows interest in me eventually avoids me like I'm a monster.
He Huiyuan: Perhaps they're fickle. Sincere devotion is a rare thing in this world.
Young Master Zhao: He Huiyuan is not human.
Young Master Qian: He Huiyuan is not human.
Young Master Sun: He Huiyuan is not human.
Young Master Li: He Huiyuan is not human.
This is probably a story about a friendship that capsizes in an instant and a love that sinks without warning (not really).
Reader's guide:
* Fictional setting. Please don't nitpick historical accuracy.
* Childhood friends. The male lead is three years older than the female lead.
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