Just Like

Yu Youyao had a nightmare. In her dream, she was married to the Marquis’ son, Song Mingzhao, and had become a mere medicine-human for her third sister, Yu Jianjia. After having blood extracted from her heart for three years, Yu Youyao’s life was nearing its end, so her wrist was slit and she died just like that.
Upon waking up, her heart thumped wildly and she decided to choose the first man she saw to escape that tragic fate. Thus, she clung onto the leg of her maternal cousin who had come all the way from the You Kingdom. “Cousin, I’ll be good to you for the rest of my life.” 
Zhou Linghuai looked at the girl nestled in his arms. She had a lovely face and puppy eyes. Despite his usual ruthlessness, he suddenly found himself unable to reject her. And so, he became Yu Youyao’s protector, helping her to take revenge on those who bullied her, fend off the schemes of others, and reject all of her suitors. He even helped her attain glory and magnificence. 
Once Yu Youyao reached adulthood, events started to progress according to her dream. The Marquis’s son, Song Mingzhao, had indeed come to request for her hand in marriage. However, Zhou Linghuai pressed Yu Youyao against the wall and said in a low voice, “You’re mine. You can’t marry anyone else!”

All Hail Cousin Brother

The old princess consort lowered her head and took a sip of tea. She watched coldly as Madam Luo's forehead turned red.

After a while, the old nanny brought out a wooden tray. There was a piece of snow satin that was rolled into the shape of a peony.

The old princess consort picked up the snow satin. It was long, snow-white and pure, like a high-grade pearl emitting a lustrous luster.

Madam Luo remembered that Yin Jinrou had such a snow satin shawl that the old princess consort had given her.

The old princess sighed slightly. "The snow satin made by the best snow silkworms is thin and bright. It's only available in the palace. This was even rewarded by the palace when Duke Rong's Residence was reinstated back then. I've never been willing to take it out. I cut out a portion some time ago to make a piece for Jinrou."

Cut the pretense