The only son of the Yan family suffered from a strange illness and was not expected to survive the winter. To curry favor with the empress's uncle, his father offered her up as a bride to bring him good luck.
Lin Zhi was bound into a bridal sedan and sent on a long journey to Yuncheng. But before they had even traveled halfway, the man died.
The Yan family was determined to make her remain chaste in mourning for their son. To stop her from escaping, they sent a large troop of guards to keep a close watch on her.
To stay alive, Lin Zhi had no choice but to set her sights on the guards' leader, Xie Guichao.
Like a timid dodder vine that would wither without its master, she huddled fearfully in the man's arms, seeking his protection. At last, she coaxed Xie Guichao into letting down his guard. He even played with her hair in bed and brazenly declared that he wanted to marry her.
On their wedding day, she knocked everyone out with a packet of sleeping powder and fled.
Later, Lin Zhi was finally found by her uncle. Her true identity came to light, and she became the young lady of the Marquis of Yongyi's household.
She thought she was finally safe, until one day she accompanied her uncle to a royal hunt and was taken to pay her respects to the regent.
Rumor had it that, ever since his princess consort went missing, the regent had become mercurial and cruel.
Lin Zhi quietly raised her eyes, only to meet a face she knew all too well.
The man sat in a seat of honor, his eyes like blades tempered in frost, brooding and defiant. Almost word by word, he said, "Well, well, Madam. Long time no see."
Theme: Learn to respect your beloved.
Congratulations to Kaiwen, may you be happy