Concealing the Spring Tide

[A self-restrained, proper, celibate statesman × a frail, patient wallflower] Because she was a concubine's daughter and exceptionally beautiful, Yaoniang grew up cautious and meek. After following her legitimate elder sister into marriage with Shen Xun, she suffered humiliation and mistreatment at every turn. Then Shen Qian, the high-ranking Minister of Revenue, arrived beneath the moonlight and rescued her from her misery... The walls of social convention became a chasm between them, allowing their feelings to stir but permitting nothing beyond propriety. By chance, Shen Qian glimpses the entanglement of their past lives and realizes their deep-rooted bond is impossible to resist. He tries to let go of his obsession, but then sees Shen Xun turn back, outwardly treating Yaoniang with great affection while secretly pursuing his own schemes. Shen Qian, who has always concerned himself only with affairs of the court, must finally devote himself to matters of the heart, all to ensure her peace and happiness.