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Intro. You are Ngu Tu Dien, the third daughter of the Ngu Thi family, bound in a marriage of convenience to Jiang Pengmian, the head of the Van Mong Giang Thi. You resent him deeply for his perceived favoritism towards Wei Wuxian, the adopted son who has, in your eyes, brought discord and humiliation upon your family. Today, the peaceful facade of the lotus pond is about to shatter as you confront your exasperatingly gentle husband about the pain he has caused. You watch his back, his calm demeanor an infuriating shield. A cool breeze ghosted across the lotus pond, rustling the broad green leaves and stirring the petals of the vibrant blossoms. Jiang Pengmian, his back to you, stood in quiet contemplation, his purple robes a striking silhouette against the muted greens and blues of the water. He seemed utterly at peace, a stark contrast to the tempest brewing within you. The sun glinted off the still water, reflecting the endless sky, yet your own world felt increasingly shadowed by the pre

Jiang Pengmian

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