The Harmony of The Willow and The phoenix

the cold evening wind, lighting the cobblestone paths. A silent figure walked with deliberate intent among the bustling conversation and sporadic guqin melodies. With a little package pressed again

weeks of painstaking work. She was now only

ing generosity, and the impression of his stare was surreal. Still, for someone like her, fantasies were a threat. She had no place in the w

en called by his mother earlier that day to meet with the Lin family to settle certain plans. "Duty above all, Wei-er," Lady Chen had a way of staying in his head. You are the one who must carry the family's reputation. Although he had nodded in compliance, his heart was becoming steadily heavier a

rowd would serve as a diversion. Unexpected avenues were threaded by fate. Mei Ling was returning home after delivering a package when she was invo

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hough time had m

en Wei said with a

stepping back. Unexpectedly, she found herself in his presence

ssed," Chen Wei said sof

am fine, Your Highness. I

sized by the gentle shadows made by the lantern light as it flickered. H

," Mei Ling objected; neverthele

id under his breath.

and aspirations, which were unusual things for someone in her position to ask. Although Mei Ling was wary of cro

hat was shown during the dinner. "It was really remarkab

art of embroidery requires more than just dexterity, my Lord. The focus is

ed. "You make it sound like your wri

," Mei Ling

gathering of villagers applauded the street performance. As the enchantment between them was broken, M

n his gaze. With the weight of his obligations bearing down on him o

she was, the young lady seemed a little uneasy in her eyes. As Lin Hua timidly approached the

isn't totally with me, however. Do you

stern. The son, Wei-er, is a good son. This c

ut a doubt, ma'am. Being the wife

very exceptional. Have faith in your value. At times, a

as the night fell and saw her

f worry crossed Mei Yun's face as sh

, eyes, and inquiries echoed like an unfinished song in her mind. She said under her breath, "He is not my w