Pei Ying, the fourth young lady of the second branch of the Pei family, was born with the beauty of a hibiscus, charming and refined, but she was a concubine's daughter.
Her legal mother treated her harshly, and the servants looked down on her. Life in the Pei household was far from pleasant.
After Second Master Pei died, Pei Ying lost her protection for good.
Fortunately, her mother pointed her toward a way out: "While your father lives, follow your father; after he dies, follow your elder brother. Go find your legitimate elder brother. He can keep you safe."
Pei Ying's legitimate elder brother, Pei Zheng, was appointed a palace guard by the emperor at seventeen. He served the emperor for five years and won considerable favor.
After their father passed away, Third Young Master Pei stayed home to observe the mourning period. His fourth younger sister, who usually avoided visiting him, began sticking close to him every day.
At first, Pei Zheng thought his sister had come only to seek his protection.
Until one day, she accidentally revealed her feelings to him.
"Anyone who disturbs my heart cannot stay." To avoid unnecessary trouble, Pei Zheng found his sister a match. As soon as the mourning period ended, he hurriedly married her off.
Half a year after the wedding, Pei Ying's husband died suddenly of an illness.
Unwilling to remain chaste in her husband's memory, Pei Ying was sent back to the Pei family.
As soon as she entered the house, Pei Ying wept like a pear blossom in the rain. "Brother!"
At that moment, Pei Zheng's heart was not only troubled, it ached.
Eight-year age gap, no blood relation
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