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

Su Rong, beautiful as she was, looked even more stunning in the ceremonial attire of the Princess.


Zhou Gu thought to himself, fortunately, there was already a marriage agreement, or else he'd feel very insecure. He probably wouldn't be able to sleep a wink, because he knew all too well the allure and power of beauty. If he didn't have the status of being her fiancé, numerous young lords and court officials would be drawn to her.


After breakfast, Zhou Gu reached out for Su Rong's hand as they left the room.


Su Rong turned to him, saying, "Who was it that just said that holding hands in court was improper?"


Zhou Gu readily admitted, "I said that."


"But I think you're right. It's necessary. I'll follow your lead."


She let Zhou Gu lead her towards the Jinluan Hall, bathed in the soft light of the breaking dawn.


Chapter 711: Instruction (First Update)