Shattering Plum Blossoms, Breaking Hearts

As the Grand Governor with immense power, Pei Jue is subject to two contrasting judgments from the world. Some describe him as loyal and patriotic, while others portray him as a bloodthirsty demon. Due to a corruption case, Pei Jue is summoned back to the capital. The first night he encountered Mei Sheng, she was kneeling in the shadows, weeping pitifully and alluringly. A stir in his heart led him to desire her for himself. Who would have thought that the woman would deceive him with affection, flee after escaping, and then claim she would never be a concubine? Pei Jue laughed instead of getting angry. If she doesn't want to be a proper noble concubine, must she become a hidden mistress?

After transmigrating, Mei Sheng, due to her striking resemblance to the Crown Princess, intended to offer herself to Pei Jue as a concubine. It was widely rumored that the Crown Princess was Pei Jue's unattainable 'white moonlight'. Knowing she was to be both a concubine and a substitute, Mei Sheng found the situation too absurd and fled the very next day. However, fate's twists and turns led her right back into Pei Jue's grasp. Unable to break free, unable to escape.

On the day of their reunion after a long separation, Pei Jue's eyes were split with rage. They, a family of three, were joyfully praying for blessings and chatting merrily. Meanwhile, he had eagerly offered the position of his wife, only to be cast aside like worn-out shoes. Mei Sheng declared, "I find you dirty." Watching their retreating backs, Pei Jue was consumed by hatred, thinking, If you don't love me, don't blame me for showing no mercy.

Pei Jue had suffered a great tragedy in his youth, and from then on, he knew that one must control power to survive. From that moment on, his methods became ruthless, eliminating rivals, and he became the Grand Governor who held absolute sway over the Eastern Mu Dynasty. He once believed that love was a mere trifle to him. It was not until he met Mei Sheng that he truly felt the burning inferno of passion.

Reading Guide:1. Fictional historical setting.2. Classic forced possession, with a 'chasing wife cremation' storyline.