Twilight like blood stained the palace walls of Dongling red. Siyu leaned against the carved window, her fingertips gently brushing the strings of her zither. The music flowed melodiously, as if voicing endless affection. Her gentle gaze rested on the man in white not far away, who was intently examining a scroll in his hands. His features and expression radiated pure elegance and refinement.
Shen Ci was an envoy sent to Dongling by Xizhou. From the very day he stepped into the Dongling imperial palace, Siyu had been captivated by his demeanor. His speech was extraordinary and his manners refined, setting him completely apart from the men of Dongling. And Shen Ci seemed to harbor special feelings for Siyu as well, frequently using the pretext of discussing state affairs to meet her at the Moon-Embracing Pavilion.
Siyu loved purely and passionately, surrendering her heart to Shen Ci without reservation. In her eyes, Shen Ci was the most magnificent existence in this world, the good man with whom she wished to spend her life. Whenever Shen Ci gazed at her tenderly and whispered sweet words, Siyu felt she was the happiest woman in the world.
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