On her way to the capital to search for her relatives, Chen Wanyue passed through a place where she heard of a gifted and handsome nobleman in Chang'an, accomplished in both letters and arms.
Handsome, but cold and aloof.
He had countless admirers in Chang'an. Whenever he rode through the long streets, the roadsides would be packed with women singing and dancing, waving embroidered balls and fluttering their pale hands at him.
Even the princess of the realm was set on making him her husband.
The young lord furrowed his brow and said with perfect seriousness, "I have yet to achieve anything. I have no mind for marriage."
From then on, many a dream in Chang'an was shattered.
Chen Wanyue kept this in mind at all times. In all her years in the manor, she rarely even walked past the young lord's door, hoping only to live in peace.
The old madam told her, "He could write at seven and fight at eight. Now he's tall and strong, with seemingly endless strength. He can swing a thousand-catty hammer and wield a pair of heavy swords. His physical strength is overwhelming, so you should keep your distance and avoid getting hurt."
Chen Wanyue's heart skipped a beat. She nodded meekly.
The eldest young lady joked, "My second brother commands the respect of all the ministers and is brilliant enough to hold up the heavens and part the seas. You arrived in the capital late, so you may not know your way around. If you run into him, stay out of his way. Don't let him take a dislike to you."
Chen Wanyue thought it over, then nodded in agreement.
The third young lady began, "..."
Before she could finish, someone came into the courtyard from a distance. With a few casual words, he sent the third young lady away, then glanced at Chen Wanyue, who stood with her head lowered and cheeks flushed.
His strength truly was astonishing. He carried her into the room with ease.
The red silk curtains were warm, the air thick with heat.
The lord, silent by day and so cold and imposing that he could scare people to death, panted softly and said in a hoarse voice, "Madam, you really haven't thought this through. The bed frame in your room needs replacing; it shakes terribly. Tomorrow, I'll make the decision on Mother's behalf and get you a wider one. How about carved sandalwood?"
Thinking of his "overwhelming physical strength," Chen Wanyue said nothing.
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Blurb written on October 4, 2024
[Reading Guide]
1. Lighthearted.
2. What's with this cousin? He's a jealous man who always thinks he's just being a good cousin.
3. Both leads have had no previous partners.
Theme: True affection is precious, and loyalty knows no bounds.
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