Zhao Xiqiong was the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Jin's household, cherished as the apple of her father's and brothers' eyes from childhood.
She despised Pei He.
Pei He's family had fallen into decline. He was only able to stay in the household as a dependent thanks to the bond between their fathers.
She made little effort to hide her distaste for Pei He, and had even humiliated him.
But Zhao Xiqiong never expected that the dependent she had once trampled underfoot would rise to become the chief minister, wielding power over the entire court.
Sinister, ruthless, and cruel, he was the sharpest and most effective sword at the new emperor's side.
Then a sudden upheaval changed everything when the new emperor ascended the throne. Jian'an was turned upside down.
The Duke of Jin's household was stripped of its title and confiscated, and all its former glory was destroyed in an instant.
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With nowhere else to turn, Zhao Xiqiong had no choice but to ask Pei He for help.
She waited outside his residence all night before he finally agreed to see her.
The man's face was still striking and sharp, his presence sinister and cold. He glanced at her from beneath raised eyelids, his eyes full of icy disdain, and curled his lips slightly.
"Zhao Xiqiong, is this how you ask someone for help?"
Zhao Xiqiong froze. A moment later, her fingers trembling, she reached for her sash and began to remove her robes.
Thunder roared across the heavens, and rain poured down. Soft petals were crushed and stuck damply to her skin.
Pei He, behind her, gripped her chin and bit into her tender flesh. He asked with a cold laugh,
"Say it again. Am I worthy of you?"
*Spoiled, forthright young lady x stubborn, obsessive guard-dog type
*Both leads are inexperienced, forceful possession
*Content warnings: The heroine is spoiled, the hero is a jerk. Neither is a perfect character. The heroine is not a strong, independent woman.
*The heroine's family was convicted through no fault of the hero. She despises him because of a misunderstanding.
Blurb archived on December 3, 2024.
Theme: Clear moonlight over the sea.
