Blurb:
There has always been a major problem in General Lin's household: finding a husband for their beloved daughter, Lin Qingyu.
She has already come of age, but not a single son of a wealthy family in the capital has come to ask for her hand.
It is not because she lacks beauty. On the contrary, she is lovely and stunning, and her martial arts training has given her a slim, well-proportioned figure. She is one of the most beautiful young women in the capital.
It's just that she is far too proud and unruly. Back when she was courting, she managed to offend everyone around her, and declared that every last one of them was a lecherous scoundrel who only cared about looks.
Everyone thought Lin Qingyu, who was destined to die alone, would never fall for any man. But one day, she unexpectedly developed feelings for the new prefect who had personally arrested her and hauled her into the local office.
She even had a naughty spring dream about him.
Oh no! It seems she's become a shallow flirt who falls for looks, too.
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A new prefect has arrived in the capital. He is tall, with features like a painting, and dressed in plain clothes, he is the very picture of elegance.
But he is proud and solitary, and not much for human kindness. He is strict and proper in court, efficient in solving cases, and merciless in punishing criminals.
Some call him a great incorruptible official, while others call him the Black Rakshasa.
In short, he is not an easy man to get along with.
Yet one day, everyone saw the cold, unfeeling Prefect Song finish ruthlessly dealing with a criminal, then bend down to softly comfort the sobbing young lady of the Lin family, telling her not to be afraid.
What a topsy-turvy world!
But Song Heyu doesn't care. All he knows is that the little darling he has longed for is nestled in his arms, and that is enough for him.
Reader's guide:
Happy ending, sweet romance;
The male lead has a secret crush and subtly pursues her;
One-on-one, both leads are sexually inexperienced.
Willful and spoiled Miss Lin (sincere and kind version) × aloof and proud Prefect Song (devoted and steadfast version)
Theme: Love is a reward for the brave
