The mountains stood like painted eyebrows against the sky, the scenery fresh and beautiful. Clouds wrapped around the man and woman shooting arrows on the hilltop like clothing, while warm sunlight shone down on all sides. Below, people squinted up at them against the bright light. They saw the young lady turn back excitedly, and…

In the night, she slept poorly, waking at the slightest sound. At dawn’s first light, she heard rustling. The lady in the bed turned over, disturbed by the light outside. Through bleary eyes, she suddenly saw a man’s figure bending down through the curtain. She gasped sharply, startled awake. Her gasp was so loud it…

In the dark corridor, the night lamps clashed with the iron railings. Behind the corridor, buildings hid among dense flowering trees. Looking back, one could faintly see lights like flowing water, illuminating the servant girls moving between tables. Luo Lingyu covered her mouth and looked down to see Lu Yun clutching her skirt. For a…

The eastern suburbs of Jianye were home to many noble and royal residences. Though Wang Xiang spent little time in Jianye, the Empress Dowager doted on him, so he had a mansion there. On the night of the break-in, under a bright moon and sparse stars, Wang Xiang’s mansion was quiet with few lights burning…

The mountain pines spread like an ocean. Temple halls lined up in rows. The Buddha of Infinite Life stood watch. At Zhong Mountain, they had plans to meet with the young ladies to play at Plum Ridge. It was noon, but the ladies hadn’t arrived yet. Since Lu Xian and Lu Xian were already at…

On his way to the Clear Courtyard, a soft feminine body crashed into him, filling his arms with a sweet fragrance and flowing dark hair. Having been entangled with many women before, Lu Yun felt no desire to indulge. He grabbed her arm to push her away, but when he looked down, he saw the…

In the house, while the adults talked, Luo Yunxuan had grown more mature since the previous incident. Seeing her sister busy, she took the initiative to lead Lu Fourth Young Master (Lu Chang) to play in the courtyard. Luo Lingyu had many things she wanted to tell Yunxuan, but with two paintings before her eyes,…

After Lu Xian left, Madam Lu remained skeptical. How could it be Lu Yun ? Was Lu Xian lying to her? The Lu family was far above the Luo family in status, and Madam Lu didn’t like the Luo girl. She would never accept her as a daughter-in-law. But if it involved Lu Yun… Madam…

Liu Mu, the Prince of Hengyang, was the Emperor’s youngest brother. Sickly as a child, his family doted on him. Even now, both the Emperor and Empress Dowager favored him deeply. Rumors said the late Emperor left a secret order for the throne to pass to the Prince of Hengyang. Though unproven, the clear favoritism…

Near Lu Xian’s courtyard, a misty fog wrapped around the trees. Dawn’s first light crept in from an angle. Walking on the damp ground filled with fallen flowers, Lady Lu and her maids came face to face with Lu Yun . In his arms was a woman covered completely by a cloak. Though they couldn’t…