Autumn in the Quiet Courtyard

The Su family holds sway over the southern kingdom, is richer than the state itself, beloved by the people, and valued by the ruler. They have everything anyone could want, with nothing left to ask for.

Yet the Su family's Third Miss ranks below even a maid in her own household. Her adoptive mother is arranging a marriage to send her away, and as soon as Su Ruohan hears the news, she packs her things and flees in the dead of night. Thus begins the story.

A little scene:

“You think I have no ties to hold me back. But what do you know? I have no one to rely on.”

Her words still rang in his ears, stirring a flicker of pity in him. What must she have been through to say something like that? He couldn't help but feel for her.

“How about a wager?” Mu Changqing put aside his usual frivolous manner and grew serious.

Su Ruohan was curious. “What kind of wager?”

“I bet you'll willingly take my side.”