Rustle

[The romance gets a little messy, so proceed with caution... My apologies, bowing and hugging]

Gu Suo grew up in luxury, doted on by her father the emperor and spoiled by her mother the empress. She also had an older brother who protected her at every turn.

She was truly pampered, and no one dared slight her.

But then her father suddenly passed away, plunging the Nan'an Dynasty into chaos. Once everything had been set right, her brother sent her to the Northern Yan Kingdom for a political marriage.

On their wedding night, candles flickered brightly.

Gu Suo hooked two fingers into Shen Luo's wedding robe and refused to let go.

"Dear husband?" He ignored her.

"My lord?" He did not respond.

Gu Suo puffed out her cheeks and held back for a moment, then began reciting lines. "In heaven, may we be two birds flying wing to wing; on earth, two branches intertwined... My lord is as bright and elegant as the moon, and so very handsome. My heart is filled with affection..."

Shen Luo looked back at her, his eyes devoid of joy.

Gu Suo could not bring herself to continue. Her lovely eyes darted about.

After a brief pause, she tried a different speech. "Now that I have married you, I will sincerely love you from this day forward, my lord, and stay by your side forever."

Shen Luo turned his gaze away, steeled himself, and shook her off before heading outside.

Just as he reached the door, he heard soft sobbing behind him, accompanied by a young woman's gentle voice.

"o(╥﹏╥)o, Mother lied to me. My husband may be handsome, but he's not considerate at all."

Shen Luo: "..."

Theme: Who sends a letter from among the clouds? When the wild geese return, the moon fills the western tower.