After His Beloved Concubine Ran Away, the Coolheaded Heir Lost Control

Lu Ji, the heir to the title of heir apparent, holds a high position and great power, yet is cool and aloof by nature. The only woman by his side is a concubine called A Ning.

As the heir apparent's only woman, A Ning is undoubtedly favored.

But she knows in her heart that it is only because she has been with him for a long time. An orphan girl, she was brought back to the Duke's residence by Lu Ji as a child and raised by his side. It was only natural that she developed some feelings for him.

The Duke's household has an upright family tradition, so A Ning would never dare entertain improper hopes. She plans to save up some money of her own and, once the principal wife arrives, leave of her own accord.

A man of noble status who achieved success at a young age is usually proud.

Lu Ji is no exception.

He has no interest in coaxing women and lacks the patience for it. He is simply a little more cheerful toward the young woman who has always stayed by his side.

But ever since he returned from the campaign, Lu Ji has noticed that his young concubine seems different. In secret, she has been quietly saving money.

A proud man like him cannot allow the person at his side to harbor divided loyalties.

He gives her a chance to mend her ways and questions her, using both gentle persuasion and stern pressure. But his young concubine only stammers and evades him.

Eventually, the heir apparent runs out of patience and leaves her alone, no longer paying her any attention. She carries on as before, while Lu Ji himself spends every day feeling as if a cat is scratching at his heart.

Clear-headed young concubine vs. domineering, fatherly heir apparent

One-on-one romance; both are pure; sweet romance; he is eight years older

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