Climbing Toward You

[Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Both Pure] Framed by her stepsister and abandoned by her fiance, Qi Shu is engulfed in rumors. The whole capital says no one will ever marry her.

But that very day, the powerful Regent comes to ask for her hand.

He says, "I have no interest in love. Your nature, which doesn't get jealous or fight for favor, suits me perfectly."

Qi Shu agrees on the spot.

Even though he's a full cycle of twelve years older than her, and rumors in the capital claim that he's impotent.

Whoever she marries, she's still getting married. She wants a stable life, and he wants peace and quiet. Each gets what they need, and everyone is happy.

After the wedding, she keeps to her place. She doesn't make a fuss, seek his love, or hope for children. She even graciously helps him arrange concubines.

But the cool, dark eyes he turns on her grow hotter and hotter.

Later, even his body burns with desire. He holds her close, cheek to cheek, and murmurs hoarsely, "Have a child with me, won't you?"

With her waist aching and legs weak, she finally realizes how misleading the rumors were. His body is... clearly in excellent shape!

The Regent keeps his word. He promised to protect her for life, and never lets her suffer the slightest injustice. The only promise he breaks is the one about love.

He can't wait for her to get jealous over him and share passionate nights together.