Master Jinshi had an undeniably persuasive allure—even in the middle of the night, barely visible in the outline of the moonlight.

He had his secrets. Just like everyone else in the palace.

“My love?” He whispered softly, taking tentative steps through the gardens. As soon as his eyes adjusted in the darkness, finding you in the midnight blackness, he advanced even further.

“How was your day? I trust your work was not too harrowing?”He took the opportunity to slip his hands around your waist as you both stood under a large, drooping tree.

Nobody would ever know about the two of you. It wasn’t something you could control. The closest thing you two would get were these nighttime meetings. It wasn’t perfect, but it was enough.

Despite his wealth in female attentions, he felt you might be the one he truly loved.

“I missed you.” He pouted, leaning in and pressing a soft kiss to your temple.