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The Duke of Wen's residence stood at the head of the great clans. Its eldest legitimate son, Yan Shiji, was renowned for his impeccable character. He never paid attention to women, nor did he approve of women relying on their looks to get their way.
So before he had even met Xue Ning, Yan Shiji had already heard how much trouble the younger members of his family had caused over this cousin. He was more than a little annoyed.
When he finally met her, he saw that she really was no quiet, well-behaved young lady. She had a face that could bring ruin to a kingdom and a naturally seductive charm. Those peach-blossom eyes of hers, especially, were coy and alluring, and never looked at anyone innocently. Beneath her thick lashes flowed a rippling pool of springtime, stirring the heart and bringing a blush to the cheeks.
Yan Shiji couldn't help calling her over to give her a warning. "Behave yourself. And don't look at me like that."
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The heroine's blurb
Her mother was bedridden with a lingering illness, and her father wasted no time in raising his concubine to the status of his principal wife.
He even planned to use Xue Ning as a tool to curry favor with the powerful.
With no choice, Xue Ning fled to her aunt's home in Luoyang in the middle of the night.
Luoyang, where the Son of Heaven resided, was prosperous and wealthy.
Xue Ning had low status and no one to rely on, but she was blessed with a face of peerless beauty, unforgettable to anyone who saw it.
To protect what remained of her family's estate, Xue Ning had just one goal at the Duke's residence: to marry up.
Everyone said the young master of the Duke's residence was refined and proper, and cared nothing for women.
Xue Ning kept that firmly in mind and never dared to dream of the noble young master, as elegant as an orchid and as beautiful as jade.
Besides, she still had Young Master Gu, Young Master Zhao... and plenty more.
Aloof, untouchable beauty x bewitching cousin with a knack for winning hearts
1. A chaotic mix of fictional dynasties.
2. The heroine is somewhat of a heartthrob; various supporting characters will have one-sided crushes on her.
Theme: Survive hardship and grow stronger through adversity.
He didn't like his appearance or his voice, so he asked Xuening to slap him in the face hard and make him jealous to death.
The update is so slow that I have almost forgotten the previous plot [Hold your chin]
It's really beautiful, but it's too hard to wait. When will it be updated?
Shouldn't the mother's family be called cousin?
Starting from Chapter 24, there is nothing.
Ah? There are only 20 chapters in total! I'm tired, I won't read unfinished stories anymore
Some words are so true, come on, Xue Ning
It's really beautiful, but why does it update so slowly every time?
Spread flowers, finally updated
Too little. I can't get enough every time.