Chu Yirou, the only daughter of the Marquis of Yi'an, was a treasured pearl, raised by the entire household and dazzlingly beautiful. She was nearing fifteen, yet her parents weren't in a hurry to arrange a match. Then the emperor sent a decree summoning her from Baiyue to the capital, saying he would find her a good marriage to reward the marquis's loyal service.
The day before she left for the capital, she tearfully bid farewell to her parents. Then she slipped out of the city alone and went to a grave in the bamboo grove. With practiced ease, she lit incense and looked at the indistinct name through the misty rain, then smiled and spoke softly:
“It's been two years. Are you well, big brother? I told you I'd come see you, rain or shine...”
After a tear fell, she stopped her sobbing and asked with innocent curiosity, “I wonder if you approve of the man His Majesty chose for me?”
Suddenly, the rain grew heavier, soaking the incense until it went out. Far away in the capital, a refined young gentleman had just come from court. Still wearing his crisp red robes, he heard a subordinate deliver a secret report, stammering:
“My lord, the young lady went to the bamboo grove again the day before yesterday. While paying her respects, she called you a ‘bastard’ nine times and a ‘liar’ thirteen times. She also said that if she ever saw you again, she would... Ahem.” The subordinate hesitated, unwilling to say more.
“Go on.”
“She said she'd cut your clothes to shreds and ruin the chastity you treasure most...”
“...”
“How long until she reaches the capital?”
“Don't worry, my lord! It will take at least two months, even at the fastest.”
“Good. Have them prepare several more sets of clothes for me.”
“???”
"Reading Guide"
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1. The male and female leads are not related by blood. They were called brother and sister only while she was fostered in his household, and they respected each other. Their relationship did not develop then.
2. Both are virgins and have only ever been with each other.
3. Fictional historical setting with many original details. The high-ranking family's only daughter gets no special explanation. Anything is possible!
4. An ordinary brother-and-sister story: a cool, refined young nobleman × a stubborn, beautiful, adorable, and cool young lady.
Theme: Two hearts that care for each other will eventually be together.
