Xiziqing

In the beginning, he said, "A lowly commoner from Jiangning County? What a disgraceful status, I won't marry her!"
After meeting her, he clicked his tongue, "So frail and delicate, she can't stand a blow, too weak, I refuse!"
When she approached him alone, carrying the marriage book, he stood leaning on the door, grinning insolently, "Are you here to make me marry you? But this young master doesn’t want to marry young!"
Upon learning she was there to annul their marriage, his face turned dark as a thunderstorm, emanating a murderous aura, "Who gave you the guts to revoke the marriage with this young master?"
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Su Rong felt, Duanhua Princess must be blind, this man was so pampered and spoiled, how was he worth dying or living for?
If she had known earlier, she would have thrown the divorce letter at his face the first time she saw him.
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The tender signs of spring on the delicate Hibiscus pillow, amidst the drunken flowers filling the room, unnoticed. — Su Rong.
A gallant young man in fine clothes and on a steed, a single glance causes a lifetime of confusion. — Zhou Gu
Your wish is my wish. I wish to have known you earlier, protect you among the aromatic chambers strewn with brocades. Tear through the illusions, cut down the thorns, with hands unstained by blood, just as pure as you were when we first met, the young and soft little girl.
Your wish is my wish. I wish I had known you sooner when you were like a refreshing breeze near the moon. I dared not approach for fear of disturbing the phoenix and mandarin ducks. Praying to be the moon in the sky to cast a reflection on you, accompany you while you watch the flowers bloom in the spring and gaze at the snow in winter, each and every year at Chang'an.

Flowers Drunk Fill the Hall

The main kitchen was bustling with activity, as the kitchen maid, using every ounce of her skill, prepared a grand feast featuring an array of fish dishes.


During the meal, Zhou Gu sat next to Su Rong. Su Rong was no stranger to fish – from catching to cooking to consuming them – she was adept at dealing with fish. With deft and clean movements, she used her chopsticks to remove the fish bones, neatly setting them aside on a clean plate before placing it in front of Zhou Gu.


Zhou Gu turned to look at her, taken aback; no one had ever deboned fish for him before.


With a twinkling glance, Su Rong exclaimed, "I noticed you eat slowly, allow me to help you."


Zhou Gu appeared slightly taken aback, "Thank you."


With a laugh, Su Rong replied, "No need for thanks."


Their hushed exchange drew the attention of those around them despite the low volume.


Chapter 29: Anger (Additional Update)