Miss Du Wanqiu always held herself in high esteem, believing only men like King Qin and Huo Yuan, who had talent, looks, and status, were worthy of her. That was why she remained unmarried at seventeen. The gap between Jin Dapeng and King Qin Huo Yuan was not just a matter of one or two grades; even if Jin Dapeng hadn't been castrated, she would never marry him, let alone now that he had become a notorious eunuch known throughout the whole capital. Therefore, no matter what means she must employ, she had to escape!
Arguably, when the eldest daughter of the home was to be married, Lady Guo should have wholeheartedly taken care of her daughter's marriage affairs. However, ever since her eldest son and grandson had passed away, and the Second Young Master had mysteriously been made impotent, Lady Guo fell ill. Her illness became grave, leaving her gasping for breath, unable to speak, and incapable of managing her daughter's marriage.