The Goddess of Mercy Pities Me

A sweet face-slapping romance

Shen Jingtan is ambushed by bandits on her way to give a Buddhist lecture. Amid the clamor of fighting and the stench of blood, she falls from her carriage and grabs the hem of someone's robe in the chaos. "My lord, save me."

A cool finger lifts her chin. She hears a man scoff. "A bodhisattva? And blind, too."

In the confusion, she tumbles down a cliff with the man, and they are lucky enough to survive.

As they part, she clutches his robe. "Benefactor, might I have a token to remember you by? From now on, Lianchi will pray for you before the Buddha every day."

He casually takes a jade pendant from the guard beside him and tosses it to her. "Stop pretending to be mysterious."

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The youngest daughter of Lord Shen of Shangjing has been cured of her blindness. Having left the Buddhist order, she now searches for her benefactor with a jade pendant in hand.

At a tavern, countless young masters from powerful families eagerly vie for her attention.

Someone flatters her: "Miss Shen is so graceful and beautiful. She would be a perfect match for Your Highness."

Li Ren sits carelessly by the window, pushing away the wine offered in flattery as he toys with his cup. He curls his lip in disdain. "Putting on airs."

He glances down through the window and happens to see a woman sitting quietly in an exquisitely carved, gold-trimmed carriage. Her head is lowered, and her moon-white robes make her look like a compassionate bodhisattva. By chance, her gaze sweeps his way.

Li Ren meets those clear, luminous eyes...

When he finally comes to his senses, he realizes he has spilled a little wine from his cup.

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At the Shen residence, he sees that lovely figure again, smiling brightly at the refined man beside her.

Li Ren casually asks about it.

His friend laughs. "My younger sister's wedding is coming up. I'll invite you to the banquet."

Li Ren: "Who is she marrying?"

His friend: "The new top scholar in the palace examinations. He once saved Jingtan's life and left her a jade pendant. The two of them recognized each other by that pendant. Tell me, isn't it a wonderful twist of fate?"

Li Ren looks away. The wine cup in his hand has been crushed to pieces!

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Beneath the bodhi tree, Li Ren approaches with a stern face. "I was the one who saved you that day."

Shen Jingtan already knows the truth. She smiles faintly. "Jade pendants like this are everywhere. How can Your Highness prove this one is yours?"

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The Vajra glares in wrath to protect, while the bodhisattva lowers her eyes in compassion.

A clever, cool beauty

A proud, jealous war god who refuses to admit his feelings

Theme: Love is a ray of light