"This truly is wonderful news. Wan'er often speaks of her admiration for you, Young Master. The two of you together are indeed a talented scholar and a beautiful lady—a match made in heaven," Zhao Qinghuan said, offering her heartfelt blessing.
Yet, deep down, a strange, sour ache pulled at her heart.
If only she had never been betrothed...
If only she hadn't come to Luoyang City to visit relatives right when her former fiancé fell to his death...
Perhaps, she too might have harbored such greedy wishes?
Chapter 52