Shen Hua, the daughter of the Shen family that ran an embroidery business in Fengzhou, was pampered since she was a child. She had a pretty face and smooth, fair skin. Unfortunately, her body was weak, and she'd run out of breath after walking merely a few steps. She didn't have very long to live.

The Shen family gradually faced its downfall, and her wedding was delayed again and again.

Cui Yun, the eldest son of the Cui family, was a noble and stern man. He was entrusted to look after Shen Hua. Why not just marry her? He thought.

Since Shen Hua reincarnated, she had focused all her attention on the embroidery business. She hoped to change her life and regain her former glory.

When she heard about Cui Yun's decision to marry her, she fainted on the spot.

After waking up, she turned him down with tears in her eyes. "I don't have very long to live. I don't want to waste your time."

Cui Yun was very considerate. "It's not a big deal. I know you feel touched, but there's no need to cry. Since you already depend on the Cui family, you might as well just become part of us. After you die from your sickness, I'll even hold a grand funeral for you."

Shen Hua felt hopeless. But I'm only pretending to be sick!
***
Cui Yun had many younger female cousins.

Many of them had confessed their feelings for him, but he turned all of them down nonchalantly.

"It's getting late. Please look after yourself."

Shen Hua had never met such a clueless man when it came to romance.

One night, while she was on her way home, she took a shortcut and passed by the Cui family's courtyard. Cui Yun stopped her.

He was standing near the entrance, and his sleeves danced to the wind.

"It's cold outside. Would you like to come in and stay for a while?"

She can flaunt her colorful banners outside, but how can Wei Xiheng take a concubine!


Wei Zhuzhu is no pushover either; when the two of them clash, the Wei Family is bound to turn upside down.


Poor Wei Xiheng, neither his legitimate wife Minmin nor his concubine Zhu Zhu thinks much of him.


I'm afraid the Wei Family might end up without successors.


The dishes were served one after another.


Shen Hua's attention had been diverted, her curiosity for gossip satisfied. She got up, ready to return to her seat across.


But suddenly, she felt a tug at her waist and was pulled back by Cui Yun.


"You cozy up to me when you need me, and when you don't, you're quick to leave."


His tone was flat, revealing no ups and downs. He handed over the plates in front of the girl and picked out a piece of sweet and sour ribs with jade chopsticks for her.


Chapter 496 - Chapter 490: You Took Advantage of Me, Then Turned Around and Played the Gentleman?