Pampered Rose

At 16, Tang Li became famous in the capital with her mesmerizing Kunqu opera water sleeve dance, earning the title of “Little Goddess of Kunqu.” People would say that only Fu Jiuye, the man from the Fu family known as the “Buddha-faced Yama King,” could match her. Unfortunately, Fu Jiuye was known to be cold and indifferent, and people believed that someone as sweet and delicate as Tang Li would only suffer if she were with him.

One day, a sudden incident led Tang Li to be sent away from the capital, and the title of “Little Goddess of Kunqu” was forgotten by everyone.

Until one day, rumors began spreading that Fu Jiuye was keeping a young girl at his residence. This girl loved wearing qipaos and danced with the same grace as the Kunqu “Little Goddess” from years ago, captivating Fu Jiuye’s heart and soul.

Insiders even claimed that this girl was someone Fu Jiuye had snatched from his own nephew through deceitful means. Everyone was curious about who this girl was.

At a banquet, someone saw the rumored cold and emotionless Fu Jiuye passionately kissing a girl dressed in a qipao while holding her on a sink. The girl, pretending to be irritated, turned her head to dodge the kiss and playfully slapped his chin, softly whining, “Fu Jiuye, you’re still trying to kiss me!”

Everyone held their breath and didn’t dare to look any further. But as her silky black hair flowed down her dark green qipao and her stunningly beautiful face was revealed, it was clear she was none other than the former “Little Goddess of Kunqu.”

In the end, the “Buddha-faced Yama King” was indeed won over by the “Little Goddess” in her qipao.

“You are the only rose in my barren life.”