A Springtime Betrothal

Weibo: Jinjiang Yimi The wedding procession is ambushed, and the groom disappears. As the groom's elder brother, Pei Yan still brings Qin Wan, who is in the bridal sedan, back to the marquis's residence. To protect Qin Wan's reputation, Pei Yan takes his younger brother's place and goes through the wedding ceremony with her. Qin Wan can't get past the situation, but she knows Pei Yan is doing what's best for her. After the wedding, they treat each other with respect and never consummate the marriage. To provide the marquis's household with an heir, Qin Wan hesitates before offering to make her dowry maid a concubine, but Pei Yan refuses. "I, Pei, can live my whole life without an heir." As the second-ranked assistant grand secretary and the eldest legitimate son of a distinguished family, how could he let his family line end? Unable to withstand her in-laws' pressure, Qin Wan says softly, "If you don't mind, Elder Brother, come to my room tonight." Pei Yan raises his eyes and gazes at Qin Wan for a long time. "All right." In Qin Wan's eyes, Pei Yan is composed and reserved, disciplined and proper, a refined and elegant gentleman. But what happens is beyond her expectations. Unable to withstand his fervent, possessive gaze, Qin Wan timidly calls, "Elder Brother..." Pei Yan clasps her fingers tightly and kisses the back of her hand. "Call me husband." Not long afterward, Qin Wan discovers she is pregnant. Just as the household is preparing to celebrate with a grand banquet, the missing younger brother suddenly appears. Qin Wan freezes in place. Pei Yan takes his wife's hand and looks at his furious younger brother without the slightest surprise. "Why don't you come over and greet your elder sister-in-law?" [Important notes]: 1. The male lead has been plotting this for a long time and steals the woman he loves from his younger brother. 2. The second male lead is a complete scapegoat, hidden away by the male lead. 3. Cover art by Shili Changhuan Reese. ------- Upcoming stories ------- Historical romance, Dewdrop Affair: After storming the palace, Chi Yun's first prisoner is Wen Xi, the woman betrothed to become empress. Her elder brother died for her, yet she can calmly go on to marry the emperor. She really is heartless. Chi Yun feels his brother's sacrifice was in vain and forces Wen Xi to repent day and night before his brother's memorial tablet. He warned his brother not to keep a beautiful, venomous woman, but his brother wouldn't listen. * Wen Xi knows that the only way to survive in Chi Yun's hands is to win his trust. Chi Yun is a prince who grew up away from the palace, adopted by the Chi family. Even as a boy, he displayed a cold, ruthless nature unlike the rest of the family. To move Chi Yun, she must be diligent and tender, no matter how he retaliates against her. Chi Yun watches her, sneering. "I advise you to stop playing games and repent properly to atone for your sins." "My lord, please don't make yourself ill because of me." Chi Yun's punch lands on cotton. His face darkens, and he retaliates even more wantonly. Wen Xi, however, remains gentle and tender, as if she has no temper at all. She's waiting for Chi Yun's adoptive elder brother to return and reveal the truth, clearing her name so she can leave the palace and escape its intrigues! Chi Yun thinks Wen Xi is all sweet talk and sharp knives. He never imagines that when the truth comes out, he will follow in his brother's footsteps. Wen Xi didn't harm his brother; she even protected him indirectly. And the man she loves is his brother too. But when his brother heads to the palace to bring home the woman he loves... The new emperor, Chi Yun, lifts Wen Xi's chin and kisses her, unable to control himself. "Go tell him you don't love him anymore." A stunning noblewoman vs. a deranged new emperor Forced pursuit + face-slapping reversal . Theme: Love is a journey both people take together.