Don't Be Afraid, My Love

(1) Gu Nian'nian had heard the rumors about her new neighbor, Zhao Ji, who could tear tigers and leopards apart with his bare hands and rip a bear to pieces. She had always kept her distance from him. That was until her older brother, on his way to the capital to sit the imperial exams, entrusted her to Zhao Ji. At last, she saw with her own eyes Zhao Ji slap a huge wild boar flying with one hand and punch an old bull to death in the mountains. Gu Nian'nian trembled, rolled her eyes, and fainted dead away on the spot. Zhao Ji accepted Gu's brother's request to look after her, bringing her game and keeping her safe. But when he brought her a pheasant, the girl was scared. When he brought her a rabbit, the girl was scared. Later, he brought her a basket of fruit, and she still cowered far away in a little ball. Zhao Ji furrowed his sword-like brows. Was she afraid of him? (2) After the new emperor ascended the throne, he went out of the palace to attend General Zhao's wedding, as a special reward for his subordinate's outstanding service. In the midst of the joyful celebrations, General Zhao took the beautiful bride's hand. The emperor was gratified. He'd finally come around. He must be about to compliment the bride's beauty. But Zhao Ji said softly, "Niannian, don't be afraid." The emperor: ? Theme: Look beyond appearances to see the truth