A Sweet Crossing

[The austere mute painter x the stunning, sharp-tongued younger sister-in-law]

Bai Shunge was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wuning. After her birth mother died, she was sent to live with her maternal grandaunt's family in Chu when she was young.

When she turned seventeen and it was time to arrange her marriage, the Marquis of Wuning suddenly wanted her back in the capital to marry Shen Changjing, the capital's number one playboy, in her younger sister's place.

On the way back to the capital, she encountered a painter of strikingly elegant bearing in a peach grove.

A sudden downpour brought two disillusioned men and women together in a dark, intoxicating encounter that left them trembling to the core.

She thought it was only a fleeting affair, but then she saw the painter again at the Shen family's spring banquet.

Dressed in flowing white, his clear, handsome air seemed utterly out of place in this noisy world.

Seeing her stare at the painter in shock, Shen Changjing kindly introduced him. "That's my elder brother. He damaged his voice when he was young and became a bit of a recluse. He's been traveling all these years, but suddenly returned to the capital half a month ago. Seems like he's looking for someone. Honestly..."

Before he could finish, the painter noticed them and walked over of his own accord.

Shen Changjing introduced them first. "Elder Brother, this is my betrothed, Bai Shunge. Shunge, say hello."

Bai Shunge could only lower her head and bow. "Elder Brother!"

The painter looked at her, his expression unreadable. After a long moment, he made a small gesture.

The page behind him immediately spoke for him. "Miss, have we met before?"

The taut string inside Bai Shunge suddenly relaxed. Since he didn't dare be sure, yet had willingly walked into her trap, then...

"An immortal crane from the clouds such as you is hardly easy to meet." She raised her eyes and lifted her head, smiling brightly. "Though we haven't met before, you look familiar. Let's just call it... a reunion after a long separation?"

#Then don't blame me for being bold#

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