Back Then, I Refused to Marry the East Wind

[Historical romance, household intrigue, women’s marriages, ensemble cast and couples] A beloved historical romance: when sisters stand together, nothing is too hard! A historical version of Pride and Prejudice, and a companion novel to A Night of Spring Rain in the Little Tower! After their mother died, the three Ye sisters broke with their father, who favored his concubine and neglected his wife. They moved into a separate residence and took in A Cuo, the adopted daughter of their late maternal aunt. The four of them relied on one another to survive. Four years ago, the eldest sister, Ye Qinglan, secretly became engaged to Cui Jingyu, an obscure junior officer. They were deeply in love. But on the eve of a great battle, Qinglan coldly broke off the engagement. Four years later, the Zhenbei Army, to which Cui Jingyu belonged, returned to the capital in triumph. For his achievements, Cui Jingyu was made Marquis of Ningyuan and became the most sought-after bachelor at the Huaxin Banquet, while Qinglan remained unmarried. She had refused to marry when the east wind was blowing, only to be swept astray by the west wind. The second sister, Lingbo, was convinced Qinglan had sacrificed herself for the family. Determined to rekindle her sister’s romance, she found herself developing unexpected feelings for Pei Zhao, a man of mysterious identity. Meanwhile, A Cuo formed a connection with Wei Yushan, the young heir of the Marquis of Pingyuan...