Unfastening the Spring Robe

HE × mutual devotion × sweet romance × healing The first time Dai Ying met Lu Mingzhang, the old madam said, “He is a generation older than you. You should address him as an elder.” Lu Mingzhang casually replied, “No need to be so formal. Make yourself at home.” Later, she went to plead with him. First she spoke earnestly, then she tried a heart-wrenching appeal, but he remained unmoved. She never imagined that one day this man would murmur in her ear, “Wife, you needn’t rise onto your toes. I’ll bend down for you.” Years later, she sat proudly in the seat of honor as her enemies bowed their heads, offering her tea and calling her Mother.