The Delicate Bedchamber Maid

Blurb One:

The Marquis's heir, Ji Yan, returned victorious after countless military exploits, bringing a beautiful, delicate little concubine with him.

With skin like ice and jade, a slender waist, and seductive eyes, she was an intoxicating beauty who could make anyone melt.

Ji Yan was ruthless and cold, with countless lives to his name, yet he was tender and affectionate only toward this little concubine. He spent every night in her room and doted on her with all his heart.

The emperor valued Ji Yan and arranged a marriage for him. Unable to defy the imperial decree, Ji Yan had no choice but to accept.

That night, beneath the bed curtains, their fine clothes lay scattered across the floor. Ji Yan held the little concubine, her eyes reddened at the corners, and said, "It's an imperial decree. I can't defy it either."

The little concubine was breathing unevenly, but obediently nodded. "The heir has to marry a proper wife."

She was always so sensible and lovable. Ji Yan was very pleased, and his caresses grew more and more unrestrained.

Later, everyone in the capital heard that the Marquis's estate had lost a favored maid. Rumor had it that she had eloped with someone, and the heir flew into a rage, personally leading a search to capture her.

Blurb Two:

While Ji Yan was away at war, the Marchioness worried about her son and selected a few untouched maids to send to him.

Yin Xue was bewitchingly beautiful, but she was young and even more timid, only following the older girls around to make up the numbers.

Unexpectedly, one night, the heir summoned her to serve him in his tent. Before she had even filled his teacup, he hugged her from behind.

"Xue'er, stay and serve me. I'll take care of you for the rest of your life."

Yin Xue was inexperienced and naive. She thought it would be nice to have someone to depend on, so she loosened her grip on her collar and gave herself to him.

But later, she no longer wanted that support. She wanted to leave, yet Ji Yan clung to her and refused to let go, even if it killed him.

Note: Both leads are virgins. The male lead doesn't marry anyone else; the female lead is his only woman.

Timid, sweet little concubine vs. cold, imposing general

Theme: Women should pursue love that is equal and free.