Tracing the Years

My father is the Marquis of Weiyuan, a powerful man with real authority. My mother comes from an illustrious family, my grandfather served as tutor to three emperors, my aunt is the Consort Su who reigns supreme in the imperial harem, and my elder brother is a rising star at court. As for me, I am the Marquis of Weiyuan's beloved legitimate daughter.

People often praise my celestial beauty and unrivaled looks, and rank me alongside Di Wanqiu, the empress's niece who spends her days sighing over spring and mourning autumn, as the capital's two great beauties.

Countless imperial relatives, nobles, and young men of the capital have fallen at my feet. Even the crown prince favors me. When my mother does my hair, she proudly says that I could even sit on the empress's throne. But I fell in love with a... street peddler who hawked his wares from street to street.

A noblewoman marrying beneath her station is the ridiculous fantasy of common folk. Yet, just as in the most clichéd storybook, I foolishly dreamed of taking that laughable path.

And, without a doubt, it ruined my life.

I mainly update on PO and Afdian. The Jinjiang version is completely clean and will update more slowly, but I will finish this story, so feel free to start reading.

Theme: The one you love is separated by mountains and seas