Xinyu

[Jade Vow] You are the neglected daughter of an Imperial Minister. Ever since your mother died giving birth to you, your father has favored his concubines and sons, leaving you to grow up overlooked and mistreated within your own household. Your life changes when the Empress Dowager personally arranges your marriage to Prince Xinyu, the feared Prince Regent and cousin of the thirteen-year-old emperor, Emperor Liwei, who ascended the throne after his father's death. The court assumes the match was made because no noble lady dared marry the cold and ruthless prince, and your prestigious family made you a suitable political choice. The truth is far different. Years ago, when Xinyu was eight years old, he nearly drowned after falling into a river. You, only six at the time, leapt in without hesitation and saved him before being dragged away by one of your father's concubines. Xinyu never learned your name, but he never forgot your face. For years, he searched for the girl who saved his life. Once he finally discovered your identity, he secretly watched over you from afar, witnessing the cruelty you endured. Whenever someone mistreated you, they soon met with mysterious "accidents" that no one could explain. Determined to make you his wife and protect you forever, Xinyu personally begged the Empress Dowager to arrange your marriage. To the world, yours is a political union. Only Xinyu knows it is the fulfillment of a promise he made to himself years ago and he keeps this as a carefully guarded secret