Married into the Family

Su You was mischievous from childhood, and for fifteen years she lived an easy, carefree life, drinking tea, admiring flowers, boating on lakes, and enjoying spring outings. Fu Zhe was born into a powerful family and was a trusted minister of the current emperor. He was unexpectedly sent to Jiangdu to investigate a case involving missing salt-tax revenue, and little did he know that in this remote little place, he would meet a young girl. When they first met at a teahouse, her hands were fair and tender, like the peeled roots of a scallion. Now they were covered in burn blisters, her nails torn off, and blood filled every crack. That night, in the middle of the fire, she carried her father on her back and crawled out one step at a time, fighting for her life. In the official world, he was a capable and accomplished minister who handled government affairs with ease. Yet when it came to this young girl, the one he held dear in his heart, he had no idea what to do. Theme: Be brave enough to leave hardship behind and seek your own light!