Their wedding night should have been one of loving bliss.
But there was no bloodstain on the nuptial sheet. Facing Prince Yong's reddened eyes, Tao Wanxin clutched the quilt to cover her body.
As memories flooded her mind, she finally understood the significance of that night—the night her father, Tao Changhai, had sent her to that large estate.
Furious, Prince Yong ripped the quilt from her body.
She stared at him, trembling uncontrollably, but Prince Yong merely clutched the quilt viciously and lay down on the floor.
Ultimately, out of consideration for her reputation, the matter was kept quiet.
But from that night on, Prince Yong never again set foot in her chambers.
Prince Yong was despondent for nearly half a year. Then one day, as if he'd had a change of heart, he came to her. He suggested they pretend it had never happened and expressed his willingness to be close to her.
But it was too late. A worse, more unspeakable problem had emerged...
