On the eve of her engagement, Jiang Jiao, the apple of the Dingyuan Marquis's eye, is jilted.
Her fiancé, a prince, turns around and chooses her delicate, beautiful, pitiful cousin as his bride-to-be. Those who used to envy Jiang Jiao's good fortune now watch her become a laughingstock.
Then an imperial edict arrives at the Jiang residence, announcing that Jiang Jiao is to marry Prince Qin.
Prince Qin is the emperor's younger brother, a highly decorated general, noble and handsome. Though cold by nature, he is still the most sought-after husband among the noble families' daughters.
Rumors claim Jiang Jiao used shameful means to secure this marriage.
Prince Qin steps forward to refute them.
He personally petitioned for the imperial edict.
A short scene:
One day, Jiang Jiao gets drunk and wanders off, nearly falling prey to a lecher.
Fortunately, Prince Qin finds her.
Jiang Jiao is so tipsy she can barely recognize anyone. The moment she sees Prince Qin, she praises his good looks.
The emperor, concerned about his younger brother's marriage prospects, remembers her bold declaration from before and teases her. “You said you would marry the most handsome man. Do you still mean it?”
Prince Qin's face turns cold as he prepares to stop his unreliable elder brother from asking such a ridiculous question.
But Jiang Jiao has already nodded without a trace of shame. “Of course!”
Ignoring his younger brother's scowl, the emperor raises an eyebrow. “Do you have a token to prove it?”
The young woman searches herself from head to toe but can't find anything suitable. She turns and kisses Prince Qin on the cheek, her eyes hazy. “This counts, right?”
Just as the attendants nearby are about to drag away the audacious Jiang girl, Prince Qin waves them off.
His eyes dark, he says, “Jiang Jiao, remember to keep your word.”
Theme: Focus on yourself and live life earnestly.
