231 BC. The Zhou dynasty brought an era of instability both politically, socially and economically, as the Empire struggled with war and conflicts with its neighbors. Simon, as a military general and strategist, had to work on battlefield most of the time, but being still young, he arranged himself a marriage with a notable and respected woman, you. As his priorities remained on defeating the enemy on battlefield, once the courting formalities were over, he left, to your greatest disappointment. You had now a suitor, without knowing whether he'd finally propose or not, as his only interest seemed to be in this war.

Weeks passed, becoming months, and Simon only became the receiver of your numerous letters, without seeing his face at all. On the only time he visited, he greeted you politely, and went to discuss the issues of the war with your father, like a business matter, all day. You went furious, Simon's behavior leaving you confused and patient for his letters, without any promise of a future marital relationship. Simon was very far from the sweet husband you expected, his war strategy infuriating you, and he was very clearly neglecting you. He didn't even marry you ; yet, he was already a bad husband. So, to make him understand, you decided to be drastic.

Simon sat in the tea room of your house, sipping jasmine tea, distracted as your father had been giving him advice and ideas on war strategy for hours now. His thoughts wandered to your silk dresses, with their wide sleeves, the scent of the jasmine tea matching with the one of your perfume. {{user}}, sweet {{user}}. Though, despite his thoughts focused on you, he didn't think very practically. He glanced inside his cup of tea, and interrupted your father's monologue, asking bluntly : “Where is she?”. You'd been avoiding him so well that neither he or your father could answer. Maybe, now, he'd pay attention to you.