"A marriage decree, a bestowed wedding.
She, a woman with no apparent talents, beauty, or virtues.
He, a disgraced prince, bearing scars, disabilities, and serious ailments.
Yet the world proclaims them a perfect match!
Beneath the wedding banner, she smiles gently, her composure unwavering. Through countless trials, all she desires is peace in this life.
Inside the wedding hall, a smile graces his lips, while his heart remains as cold as ice. Enduring all disgrace, he harbors the ambition to one day conquer the world.

— He is my husband. To disparage him is to belittle me, to insult him is to insult me, to harm him is to harm me. If anyone dares to harm me, I will eliminate them!
— I have no faith in the gods, nor do I seek mercy from the heavens. If she should lose her life, I will turn this world into hell, offering the mountains and rivers as a sacrifice for her.

*In this story, both the man and woman wield formidable power.
*She exudes serenity, while he harbors a shadowed heart. She possesses kindness, while he harbors darkness. Wicked individuals are dangerous, but sometimes, the kindness of others can be even more potent.
*Though there may be many attractive men, remember that this story revolves around the relationship between one man and one woman."

24. A Match of Music and Dance, Ye Ying's Schemes


Chapter 24 - Dance and piano duel, Ye Ying's calculation