A story about a fake loyal-dog guard who fails at the act and turns into a ruthless, possessive fool who abducts a beautiful airhead. You won't regret giving it a try. It's the kind of story that gets better the more you read.
On the first day, Qin Yuqian, a young lady of the Qin family, comes across a boy stealing a steamed bun on the street.
"I'm going to beat you to death today and teach you a lesson. Let's see if you dare come back!"
"Stop! How much does he owe you? Our young lady will pay."
"He's eaten about one tael of silver's worth here in all."
"You're lying!"
Unexpectedly, she runs into the boy again the next day.
The young man protests loudly, "That one tael of silver from yesterday was enough to pay for a whole year of meals here."
Kindhearted Qin Yuqian has no choice but to take him home, intending to guide him herself and set him on the right path. She gives him a name and provides for his food and clothing.
"What's your name?"
"I only know the character Song."
"Hmm... I'll call you Song Zhili. I hope you'll become learned and principled, and stop stealing."
A few years pass. Song Zhili has become a highly skilled martial artist and Qin Yuqian's personal guard. But as she spends more time with him, she discovers that Song Zhili isn't what he seems. His loyalty and obedience are just an act. His real aim is to keep Qin Yuqian by his side so no one else can covet her. The prince of Yuan? The eldest son of the Chen family? He doesn't care about any of them.
Theme: Even in dark, muddy soil, a lotus can bloom.
