The old emperor died from erysipelas, and the new emperor took the throne. The new emperor and empress had conflicts with the Lu family. After Lu Yun died at the border, tensions between the Lu family and the new emperor exploded. The once-mighty Lu family of Jianye began to decline. In his nightmare, Lu Xian,…

In the Buddha hall, only two candles burned on the altar. The room was filled with smoke, dim and hazy. Through the haze, Lu Yun suddenly appeared before her. Luo Lingyu stared at him through her foggy mind. She didn’t even react when he touched her cheek. She just kept staring blankly. Lu Yun’s lips…

Lu Xian fell into the water last night and was carried back to his courtyard. He remained unconscious, so they quickly called for a doctor. Lady Lu and Madam Lu rushed over. Minister Lu, who had come home to check on Lu Xian’s studies, went with his wife to see their son. While the elders…

As dusk fell, bamboo shadows danced. A clear lake stretched between two banks, lined with corridors and pavilions, artificial mountains and towers. Red and yellow lanterns glowed like crystal droplets, scattered among the lush trees. After dark, lights began to flicker on throughout the Lu mansion. Lu Xian, the second young master, was halfway home…

The night was filled with the fragrance of flowers, intoxicating the world. The same flower branch—Lu Xian thought about how to care for it and nurture it, so as not to disappoint his cousin’s intentions. But Lu Yun casually tucked it into Luo Lingyu’s dark, cloud-like hair. Her hair was jet black, and the flower…

The door opened, and light flowed in from outside. Apricot blossoms fluttered, brushing against the robes of the young man at the door, who stepped inside alongside Lu Xian and Luo Lingyu. The woman sitting on the brocade couch inside the room suddenly turned her gaze to the door, where Lu Yun stood. Against the…

Among the young ladies visiting the Lu family, Luo Lingyu, who came from the poorest background, was still a daughter of a fallen noble family. The other visiting ladies came from families with stronger influence. There was a natural barrier between the nobility and the commoners, and maintaining long-term relationships among the nobility required constant…

Unlike her sister’s bright and clear beauty, Luo Yunhuan is just a nine-year-old girl with a round face, double buns, and a delicate, snow-like appearance. Early in the morning, the little girl ran to Qing Yuan to stand up for her sister. Despite being small and not even reaching an adult’s waist, she dared to…

The night was dark, and the small boat drifted along the stream. The oar rested on the side of the boat, creating ripples in the water. This tiny boat, usually used for leisurely outings, could only seat two people. Lu Yun sat on the side closer to the shore, where the pine and cypress trees…

The evening wind blew fiercely, and the cool moonlight filled the corridor. Lingyu and several other maids stood at the other end of the corridor, holding lanterns. They were surprised to see Lu Yun, the third young master, walking up from the direction of the lake behind the bushes. He approached the young lady whose…