A year after Hang Yin became Old Master Feng's concubine, he died. Her childhood sweetheart, Zhao Xiuyan, defied his family's opposition and insisted on marrying her, moving Hang Yin deeply.
After their wedding, her in-laws and other relatives disliked her, but Hang Yin swallowed her grievances and endured it all. After a year without a child, her mother-in-law arranged a concubine for Zhao Xiuyan. He did not refuse, only telling Hang Yin not to worry because she was the only one in his heart.
On their second wedding anniversary, a woman showed up at their door with a child in her arms. "I'm looking for my child's father, Zhao Xiuyan."
Only later did Hang Yin learn that he had always had a steady stream of other women.
Perhaps he married her because he truly loved her. Perhaps it was just a youthful obsession. Either way, neither could outweigh his womanizing ways.
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Zhao Xiuyan was implicated and imprisoned. His case was being handled by Feng Ji, the newly appointed Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Old Master Feng's son and Hang Yin's former stepson. They said he was ruthless and cruel, with countless lives stained on his hands.
After Old Master Feng died, Feng Ji offered to take her to the capital. Hang Yin chose to part ways with him and marry someone else.
Seeing that Zhao Xiuyan was likely doomed, his parents asked Hang Yin to plead with Feng Ji for mercy.
Though Hang Yin had lost all hope, she still remembered their old affection. She thought that once this matter was settled, they could part in peace and each find happiness elsewhere.
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When Hang Yin came to see him, Feng Ji raised an eyebrow and looked her over. The woman was graceful and beautiful, but now her head was bowed slightly, and she was still too afraid to look at him.
He suddenly remembered those days in the Feng residence's back courtyard, when passion had clouded their minds and they had repeatedly crossed the line.
Feng Ji sneered. "So this is the man you chose back then?"
She had left him without a second thought for this man, and now she had come to him for this same man's sake.
Feng Ji lifted her chin, his expression cold. "What will you give me in exchange for saving him?"
Note: The female lead is not a virgin; she has no relationship with the male lead's father, and she receives part of the inheritance.
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