(1)
Lin Luozhi has spent her life being bullied. She may not have much else, but she can take a beating better than anyone.
So an assassin teaches her lethal techniques to protect herself.
But later, she uses those very techniques on the assassin.
(2)
While fleeing, Lin Luozhi climbs into the sedan chair of the Duke of Chen's household.
Her dirty hand smears Chen Xiaoming's pristine white clothes.
He doesn't get angry. He just looks at her with a faint smile.
She thinks he's so white, so bright it hurts to look at him.
Chen Xiaoming takes her home, provides her with food and shelter, and keeps her safe.
Every time she faces certain death, Chen Xiaoming finds a way to save her.
Only he understands her pride, carefully protecting the last scraps of her self-respect.
Later, Chen Xiaoming dies on the very night Lin Luozhi goes to find him.
(3)
Everyone says that the Lin family's legitimate daughter is heartless, and that Young Master Chen gave his love in vain.
Lin Luozhi smiles. "Did you hear that? Everyone knows you were madly in love with me."
Chen Xiaoming, now a ghost who has wandered the mortal world for many days, ponders this.
After a long while, he finally reaches a conclusion.
His gentle, kind eyes turn to Lin Luozhi. His voice catches with a hint of grievance. "Miss Lin, it seems you hurt me deeply. I haven't forgotten anyone else, yet you're the only one I've forgotten."
Lin Luozhi grits her teeth. "How do I make it up to you?"
To be reborn, he must have no regrets and no lingering attachments.
On the first day, Chen Xiaoming dares to guess, "Since I was in love with you, could my lingering attachment be that I want to marry you?"
Lin Luozhi: "Let's try it."
On the second day, he guesses, "Maybe if I eat the Phoenix Tail Fish Fin, Buddha's Hand Golden Rolls, Five-Spice Squab, and Eight-Treasure Rabbit at the Heavenly Fragrance House, I'll have no regrets."
"I'll buy them."
On the third day, he guesses again. "Getting married is just an excuse... Perhaps you should kiss me and consummate the marriage."
"...Why are you running?"
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Reader's Notes:
1. Daily updates!
2. Stick with it to the end. It's a big, happy ending!
3. The present and the memories unfold in alternating scenes.
Theme: Those destined to meet will meet again.
