The Lonely Kite Enters the Curtain

Less than two months after the Xue family heir's wedding, he died unexpectedly.

The whole household was plunged into grief. His widow stood by the coffin, lost and distraught, while her peerless beauty drew frequent furtive glances from the guests paying their respects.

Some pitied her, some were indifferent, and quite a few had ill intentions.

Because of her, the heir had refused a princess and offended the imperial family. Now that he was gone, she was a helpless orphan with no one to rely on. Unless she found a new protector, her future looked grim.

But who would dare play the hero and rescue a beauty at a time like this?

Late at night, Zhao Jinwu slipped past the many watchful eyes and went alone to find the most honored guest in the residence. She knelt before him. "I don't want to die."

Wen Yu paid her no mind, simply lowering his head to sip his tea. Steam rose and dampened his brows and eyes, but did nothing to soften the coldness in them.

Wanting to live was only natural, but survival came at a price.

They both knew exactly what that meant.

"I was blind before. I failed to appreciate Your Highness the Prince of Yan's affection."

"Now I have come to my senses. I only hope Your Highness still remembers how you once felt."

Her voice trembled, and her hands shook even harder as she began to undress.

Two months ago, the wedding candles had burned bright. Wen Yu had cast aside the rules of rank and propriety, and even disregarded his ambitions for the throne, to burst into her bridal chamber. She had repeatedly called herself "your subject's wife" to keep him at a distance, nearly swearing her resolve with her life.

Now, with the white mourning candles dim, he merely watched her coldly as she threw herself at him, willing to let him do as he pleased.

Wen Yu's gaze traveled from her lovely face to the open front of her mourning clothes.

"A woman looks prettiest dressed in white mourning." His flippant, cruel remark made her face even paler.

Watching her, he suddenly felt much better. He pulled her into his arms. "I thought the heir's wife loved him with all her heart. Now it seems you're no different from anyone else."

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Theme: Love is precious, but life is worth more.