The Cousin Miss Lies Low and Comes Out on Top

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Pei Yuheng's family fell into ruin, her relatives passed away, and she was sent to live with her grandaunt. She was an orphan everyone despised.

The eldest young master of the household was handsome, came from a distinguished family, and had risen to a high position at a young age. The noble young ladies of the capital all vied for his favor.

Pei Yuheng had made up her mind to leave as soon as her grandaunt arranged a marriage for her. She wanted nothing to do with this beloved young master.

But no matter how far she tried to stay away, the young master always seemed to appear in front of her with his expressionless face. From time to time, he would secretly stand up for her, quietly drive away the people who bullied her, and send piles of tasty treats and fun things to her room.

Pei Yuheng: Weren't you supposed to be cold and ruthless, impartial, and uninterested in women?

One day, after he had driven off her third prospective match, he blocked her at the entrance to the library.

"Cousin, what kind of man do you like?"

"Handsome and kind..."

"Gentle and considerate..."

"Most importantly, someone who stays far away from me..."

Lu Yunzheng inhaled, exhaled, then inhaled again. Good. Very good!

"Cousin, do you know what the greatest distance in the world is?"

"Hmm?"

Lu Yunzheng instantly swept her into his arms, pressing her close without leaving a gap.

"It's when we're right next to each other, but she still can't hear what's in my heart..."

Pei Yuheng: "..."

"How about that? Is that far enough?"

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Synopsis: In her previous life, Pei Yin fell into dire straits. Mu Yunchen took her under his wing and spoiled her, teaching her everything she knew. Sadly, even by the time they died, neither of them had crossed the line.

In this life, she will escape her misfortune and wait for him to come marry her openly and honorably.

To the young masters and ladies of the Marquis's household, their sixth uncle, a young top scorer in the imperial exams who could plan for every eventuality, was the household's revered ancestor. They didn't dare speak loudly in his presence and tried to take a detour whenever they ran into him. Though he was as handsome as a jade tree and as serene as the moonlight, he was always sickly.

Then one day, a sweet young lady arrived at the estate. She solved the nine-linked rings specially made by Sixth Uncle, broke the strange stone formation at his door, and even concocted pills to help him gradually recover.

The Old Madam said, "Yinyin and my son are fated to meet, and she's quite skilled in medicine. She can treat his illness. How about she becomes sworn siblings with my son and takes him as her sworn elder brother?"

Pei Yin: What? I want to be your daughter-in-law, but you want me to be your daughter? Fine. His heart is as hard as iron, so I can only take it slow.

Mu Yunchen gradually grew accustomed to his clingy sworn younger sister.

That was until the capital's number one playboy came to ask for her hand, a powerful cabinet minister eagerly sought her as his second wife, and even a free-spirited prince fell for her.

Mu Yunchen, clad in white, gazed at the woman as lovely as spring blossoms and morning dew. A sense of regret quietly stirred in his heart.

Note: The female lead is clever and resourceful, not naive. The male lead keeps his feelings restrained and controlled, and loves with enduring tenderness.

Theme: Face adversity, go against the current, and persevere. In the end, you will reap unexpected rewards