Falling for My Classmate's Maid

Chang'an gentleman Wei Huaijie has a young maid who knows how to cook a few delicious dishes. Though she is cautious and humble, her eyes are captivating. Wei Huaijie doesn't want her to distract him from his studies, so he is always cold toward her, lowering his eyes whenever their gazes meet.

One day, his cousin, who was engaged to be married, came to the residence and persuaded the mistress of the house to free the maid from her indenture. At the time, Wei Huaijie could only feel a pang of regret.

Later, he saw her standing beside his former classmate, the two of them holding the same lantern, close and intimate. Wei Huaijie, who usually kept to the rules and restrained himself, suddenly punched the wall so hard that the back of his hand was covered in blood.

*

After transmigrating, Cheng Qinglu became a maidservant. Seeing how chaotic the world was, she couldn't help but suck in a breath. The official's household she served had strict rules, but at least it offered some personal safety, and the pay was better than what she could earn outside. The young master seemed to dislike her, so she worked carefully and diligently, hoping only to avoid displeasing her boss and save as much money as she could while covering her food and lodging.

After leaving the Wei residence, she was considering where to work next when Li Yizhi, the young master's former classmate, came to poach her.

"I once had your laowan at the Wei residence, and I can't forget it. Come work for me."

"Please give me a few days to think it over, Young Master." There were other households who wanted to hire her, too.

"Whoever hires you, I'll pay you three times their monthly wage."

"..."

What was there to think about? With the modern wage-slave's reverence for money, she'd roll up her sleeves and work for whichever company offered better pay and benefits.

*

Many years later, Imperial Censor Wei Huaijie, eyes bloodshot, cursed Marquis of Zhenbei Li Yizhi for appearing refined and magnanimous while being despicable and treacherous inside. How could he take advantage of the situation and steal the one he loved? His wife had actually been Wei Huaijie's childhood sweetheart.

Li Yizhi, who had risen through the ranks on the strength of his military achievements, sneered. "When it comes to love, everyone has to rely on their own ability. So what if I took the one I love? Blame yourself for not being capable of holding on to her."

Theme: Love that wavers will lose to love that stands firm