Chapter 1, The Search

Therefore, I went by myself

Seven years ago, the young man who brought me here, with a faintly sorrowful smile at the corner of his lips, gently said to me, who was gravely ill: "This is the Qingtian Marquis's residence, do not go anywhere, stay here and wait for me. Remember, my name is Liu Qin."

The blood on my body dripped down drop by drop, gradually forming a pool on the granite floor of the hall, yet I seemed to feel no pain, only staring directly into the eyes of the legendary Sky-Soaring Marquis, who could command the clouds and rain.

When love reaches a tragic intensity, life resembles the fading beauty of late spring, using its withering to showcase the final brilliance.

Yan Yitian was surprised and released the beautiful woman he was holding, gazing at me, who was covered in blood and bruises. His amber eyes blinked with purity and clarity, and then he asked, "Do you want to see me?"

Prologue

Only he should know about my past

Later, reminiscing became a terrifying matter. I absolutely dared not recall my past, while fervently hoping that Liu Qin would appear, to reveal the truth to me and then take me away from the Qingtian Hou residence

I have stayed in this deep and vast mansion for seven years, without stepping outside even once

All I can recall is him and this one sentence of his

Later, I did not know how long I had been unconscious. When I woke up, it felt as if my mind had been completely emptied. It was not until my maid, named Xiao Ge, told me that my name was Su Ying, and that the young man who brought me here called himself Liu Qin, that I recalled Liu Qin's words

Memories from before the age of ten are like being swept away by an autumn wind in a single night, leaving them scattered and fragmented. Occasionally, some vague images flash by like sparks, and when I try to grasp them, I am immediately struck by a piercing pain in my mind that leaves me unsteady on my feet

He told me not to go anywhere and to wait for him at the Qingtian Houfu

I still remember him vividly, dressed in black, exuding an unfathomable depth, yet his appearance was strikingly elegant and gentle, in stark contrast to the imposing aura surrounding him. This conflicting combination of looks and presence was remarkably perfect in this young man, creating a unique charm that intertwined arrogance and gentleness. Even after so many years and a formidable illness that felt like a mountain, I can still clearly recall his visage and every word he spoke.

On New Year's Eve of my tenth year, I could no longer wait and requested to meet the steward in charge of our courtyard to see Lord Qingtian. The steward was surprised and refused my request, stating that Lord Qingtian was very busy

Along the way, I encountered the pursuit and encirclement of more than twenty guards, yet I still managed to break through to the front of Lord Qingtian, Yan Yitian

Day after day, month after month, Liu Qin has yet to appear

This is the Qingtian Marquisate, the residence of the most trusted Marquis Qingtian, Yan Yitian, of the current emperor

Only to wait for Liu Qin

He is the only relative in my memory, or perhaps the only one who knows about my past

"My lord, I wish to see Liu Qin," I said quietly

Seven years, it has been seven years, I have been waiting for the man named Liu Qin