The Cousin Decides to Break Off the Engagement

Her parents are dead. Su Tan'er travels from Jiangnan to Chang'an to seek refuge with her noble relatives. But her aunt's family is in trouble, too. Her uncle, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, embezzled a fortune and let a wanted criminal escape. Her general of a cousin was ordered to take the crown prince to war and earn him some glory, but the prince died in an accident. The news has been kept from the emperor. Su Tan'er: “...It's fine. Maybe there's still time to fix things.” Then an imperial edict arrives, arranging her marriage. The emperor supposedly took pity on her for being all alone and specially found her a good husband. But the seemingly respectable Gu family is a pitfall, too. Its prestige comes from Gu Yunzhou, a powerful minister assisting the emperor. The branch she's marrying into only enjoys favor by association, and behind closed doors, it's a complete mess. Her fiancé is said to be a spoiled playboy who spends his days carousing and doing nothing. Su Tan'er: “This time, the sky really is falling.” So Su Tan'er thinks it over and decides to run away from the wedding. Unexpected dangers beset her escape, but luckily, a man saves her life. When she wakes up, why is she heading back to Chang'an again?! Su Tan'er: “No! I won't marry him, no matter what!” [Light comedy with a touch of political intrigue + everyone getting into trouble + food]