The Marquis of Pacifying the South's Residence
One of the Earl's Residences that enjoyed a relatively detached status in Capital City, the Marquis of Pacifying the South's Residence rarely involved itself in the princes' struggle for the succession. It kept a low profile yet enjoyed considerable imperial favor, placing it among the upper-middle ranks of the capital's powerful families.
With masters of such exalted standing, the servants naturally shared in their pride and wanted all the more to remain in the residence for years to come, sharing its wealth and glory.
That night, the servants had been preparing for bed when the weather suddenly changed. Dark clouds closed in within moments, and the wind blew so hard that the windows rattled. A storm was coming.
"Quick, quick!" The maids and older serving women hurried to bring in the clothes, throwing the residence into a bustle. One maid carried a stack of clothes along a corridor and passed a courtyard.
She did not stop, but her steps slowed as she stole a glance inside. The courtyard gates were tightly shut, and its unlit lanterns swayed in the wind.
That was the residence of the heir, Xie Zhenqing. In the past, maids like her had only heard his name and never caught sight of him. At last, he had begun coming out recently, but she had still only seen him once from afar.
Yet that single glimpse had stolen her soul.
The heir, Xie Zhenqing, lived up to his name: he was indeed a graceful young gentleman. Though he had always been known as sickly, looked somewhat pale, and occasionally coughed once or twice, he was neither short and frail nor shabby in appearance. He was a handsome man with a tall, elegant figure and outstanding looks!
That touch of frailty did