A Heart Full of Longing

Wei Jialuo is an unknown letter writer in Chang'an.

Seven out of every ten love letters she writes are addressed to the Third Young Master Xie, Xie Huaian.

According to her friends, the Third Young Master is as gentle as jade, a brilliant writer who shines in conversation and possesses extraordinary grace. He is the moon in the hearts of countless young women in Chang'an.

While her friends swoon, Wei Jialuo's hand trembles slightly around her brush.

...Are they really describing Xie Huaian? The Third Young Master Xie who is arrogant and caustic, and constantly calls her poems vulgar?

Does he have even the slightest connection to being gentle as jade??

Xie Huaian made a name for himself as a young man with his literary talent. Proud and unruly, he is forced by his elders' expectations to put on a mild, courteous front when out in public.

He often receives love letters from women. Though the signatures differ, they all seem to be written by the young lady of the Wei family.

She's gotten quite a bit better.

Such tender longing, such affectionate devotion. Hah, she must be so in love with him that she can't help herself.

At first, Xie Huaian assumes she is naturally shy and doesn't dare confess her feelings. If he responded without warning, he might only embarrass her.

He patiently waits for her to hand him a love letter herself.

Until one day

He happens to catch her hiding in a corner of a poetry gathering, passing her latest love poem to a friend and thumping her chest as she promises, "...This poem of mine is full of passion, tender and fiery. No young master could read it without blushing and his heart pounding. Give it to the heir of the Duke of Rong's residence, Lin Shizi. If he isn't moved, I'll do a handstand and bray like a donkey for you, Sister!"

Xie Huaian: ?

Very well. He needs to take another look at this girl who dares to deceive him :)

A sudden idea. I'll write when I have time. A goofy, self-deluding romance, a sweet bedtime treat. It won't be very long. A story about a happy puppy and an aloof cat. Childhood friends are truly delicious; everyone who's tried it agrees.

Theme: Write your own love letters, and love will have a beautiful ending.