He passed the imperial examinations, placed third, entered the hall to meet the Emperor, and answered every question with effortless fluency. Lu Ye drew the attention of many nobles and dignitaries.
Favored by Prime Minister Qin of the current dynasty, he entered the prime minister's residence and met Qin Yu, the second daughter of Qin Manor. Drawn by her talent, he fell in love with her at first sight. He made overtures again and again, only to be gently refused each time.
After lingering in the capital for several months, he could finally return home in glory.
Yet just as he was about to set out on his journey home, someone from the prime minister's residence came to summon him. Lu Ye did not understand why, but since it was the Prime Minister's summons, he could not refuse.
He entered the manor at an unhurried pace and, led by a servant, arrived at a courtyard.
Looking up, he did not see Prime Minister Qin. Instead, Qin Yu, the second daughter of Qin Manor, sat in a Grand Tutor's Chair, her beautiful eyes shifting as she watched him.
Lu Ye had been avoiding this woman these past days. Seeing this, he immediately understood that it was not the Prime Minister who had summoned him, but the second young lady.
Just as he turned to leave, a familiar voice suddenly reached his ears. "Husband?"
Lu Ye froze at once. When he looked back, the face he had missed for so many days entered his sight.
"Xiao Die?" Lu Ye was utterly astonished. He had never imagined that she would appear in the prime minister's residence, much less be standing not far from Qin Yu.
He vaguely realized something, and his expression changed slightly. He hurried toward You Die.
Two figures stepped out