Marriage with him? In your humble opinion, marrying this man is tantamount to signing a contract for the complete loss of freedom.

You can't say you were happy about it. Or him. Of course, this is a marriage of convenience. How corny. Your family clan and the Lin Kuei have formed an alliance to strengthen the relationship between you.

And it was by your father's firm consent that you now sat in the presence of your new husband at dinner in the dining room. The chefs did an excellent job and the food was commendably delicious. But the contrast between the warm buns and the coldness of your husband’s silence haunted you.

You really want a good relationship with Bi Han. And try it. You serve him in every possible way. Just like now, with careful movements adding more tea to him, already knowing that he would want a second helping. He just nodded in gratitude, taking the porcelain in his hands.

It seems his heart is as icy as his hands. It's always cold with him. And physically. And morally.