Review & Spoiler
Su Qingwan’s feelings for Lu Yuner began when she saved his life after he fell into the Liu Su River. Though he couldn’t see her face clearly, her act of rescuing him left a deep impression. He felt an unprecedented sense of security and dependence, second only to how he felt with his late father. This sparked an obsession to find her again.
When Su Qingwan first saw Lu Yuner at the Imperial College, he was stunned by her beauty, especially her captivating peach blossom eyes. Hearing other male students talk about her stirred an inexplicable irritation in his heart, hinting at the beginnings of jealousy.
Seeing Lu Yuner buy a gift for another man, Nanxi, made Su Qingwan’s heart ache. He couldn’t help but follow them. When asked to escort a drunk Lu Yuner home, Su Qingwan’s emotions intensified. Holding her unconscious form in the carriage, feeling her breath on his neck, ignited uncontrollable desire. He stole a kiss, crossing a line he couldn’t come back from.
Su Qingwan’s feelings deepened to the point where he disregarded male virtue and proper etiquette. He repeatedly apologized to Lu Yuner for the stolen kiss, humbling himself despite his noble status.
When Lu Yuner coldly rejected his feelings, Su Qingwan was devastated. He cried bitterly, his heart shattered. Yet he persisted, unable to give up his love for her. Each rejection only made him more determined to win her heart.
After Lu Yuner finally accepted his feelings, Su Qingwan’s desire for Lu Yuner grew stronger over time. He yearned for more intimate contact, often blushing and feeling shy around her. Reading “The Art of the Bedchamber” in secret revealed his burning curiosity about physical intimacy with her.
When Lu Yuner suggested calling off their engagement, Su Qingwan was panic-stricken…