Jun Huang tilted her head up. Under the candlelight, her eyes shone with tears threatening to fall, but she blinked it away.

Nan Xun sighed and covered her eyes. He’d always loved them, so unmatched in their beauty. But at the same time, her eyes had turned cold because of all the tragedies she’d witnessed.

“You are my wife no matter what, Jun Huang. I won’t ever let go of you.” He gazed at her deeply, gently expressing his love for her. “I’m willing to be alone for three lives in exchange for a lifetime with you. I don’t care what others think. You’re the only one for me.”

Jun Huang widened her eyes. During their brief time together, Nan Xun had always been proud and dignified despite the occasional jest he made, and there was an inherent air of steeliness to him. She...