She, not yet twenty and unwed, was rumored to be so unsightly that no one dared to take her as a wife. Yet, there were still some playboys who found themselves inexplicably drawn to her.
She did not possess an extraordinary beauty, but she had a sharp and intelligent mind capable of deciphering worldly affairs and seeing through people's hearts.
He, the king of a fiefdom, was rumored to be cold, ruthless, and devoid of compassion, with countless beautiful concubines at his side, none of whom could move his heart.
He had a stunning appearance and unparalleled power, caught in numerous complicated entanglements and plots, yet he could never obtain warmth or true affection.
It was nothing more than a meaningless bet, where he used a bit of psychological manipulation to win her heart. Thinking all women would fall for him without restraint, showing blind infatuation and flattery. But only she, after losing her innocence and suffering emotional wounds, treated him as if he were invisible, living her life with calm indifference and remarkable resilience.
He could not tolerate this and was determined to torment her until life became worse than death!
Suspicions and madness clouded his mind; when everything was lost in the end, it was unclear who suffered the tearing pain of heartbreak?!
Volume One: The Dark Fragrance That Haunts
The woman was so angry that her whole body trembled. Before she could speak, two people immediately came forward and dragged her out. She struggled, screaming loudly, "You dare! I... I am the esteemed secondary consort of the previous king, and you actually dare! Let me go! Let me go!" No one paid her any attention, dragging her straight to the courtyard where everyone immediately stood aside. Guan Zhou stepped forward and said, "Secondary Consort Shuang, forgive me!" With that, he slapped her face with a resounding "slap."
The sound of the slap was incredibly crisp, as if it echoed in everyone's hearts, causing everyone to shudder involuntarily. Yet, no one dared to say a word.
Volume Two: The Shadowy Fragrance of Shen
Jun Yixiu was thrown into confusion upon hearing these words. Despite her wisdom, she had no idea what to do when it came to matters of love. Earlier, while on the back mountain of the Plum Blossom Nunnery, she accidentally overheard the conversation between Ge Ci and Jiang Yan, already realizing Ge Ci's feelings for her. However, since her heart was still preoccupied with Feng Jiutian, she had never truly given this matter much thought. Now that Ge Ci personally came to propose marriage, it left her completely at a loss.
Seeing her remain silent, Ge Ci could only laugh and say, "Why don't you say anything? I... know that bringing up the subject of marriage suddenly is somewhat abrupt. I... have I frightened you? Yixiu, regardless of anything, I hope you understand that my intentions are sincere. I want to marry you."
Volume Three: The Cold Fragrance Slowly Congeals
Each lost in their own thoughts, they remained silent for a while before Feng Jiutian finally sighed softly, "Since you're so eager to see her, I'll make arrangements for you to meet her once. But let me make it clear beforehand, after meeting her, don't regret it."
A look of joy flashed across You Zifeng's eyes as he laughed, "Are you really willing to let me see her?! Great!"
Feng Jiutian closed his eyes, looking slightly weary as he said indifferently, "Go ahead, I need rest."
You Zifeng looked at him and smiled, "Alright, rest well. When will you arrange for me to see her?"
Feng Jiutian, growing impatient, said, "What's your hurry? Once I've made the arrangements, naturally, you can see her. This matter... requires some effort."
You Zifeng hesitated, fearing that he might change his mind suddenly, so he quickly stood up and walked away, laughing as he went, "Great! I'll wait. Just remember what you said today."
Volume Four: The Absolute Fragrance Lost to the World
Jun Yixiu interrupted, "Master, you misunderstand. He brought me here... with another purpose. In his eyes, I'm merely a pawn of value. The day this pawn loses its use, he won't care about me anymore. If you ask me for help, you've come to the wrong person. Whatever I say has no effect."
Ge Ci paused, noticing a hint of sorrow in her eyes, which caused a twinge of pain in his heart. Initially, she had been so determined to marry the Prince of Ningxi, and he had assumed the prince harbored some affection for her. He hadn't expected such an outcome. Had he known this would happen, he shouldn't have let her go so easily. Thinking this, he stared at her intently and asked, "Does he... treat you badly?"
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