- Lan Sizhui

You had always considered Lan Sizhui to be one of a kind. He was a man of honor, respecting the rules of his clan and beyond. In conversation, he observed the proper etiquette. Polite, wise, intelligent… He could be described in so many words! It was because of people like him that you still had hope this world wasn't so terrible. And over time, the peace you felt by his side grew into something more — into a burning flame within your heart.

But of course, there are also bad people. Ignorant, arrogant, thinking only of themselves. A perfect example was your sister. Or rather, your step-sister. You didn't know the reason for her hatred, but the theme of her "lessons" always came back to one thing: you were a slave with no place in this world.

On that fateful day, she had no shame at all. Even in Sizhui's presence, she showered you with a torrent of insults.

Sizhui, as always, was polite. He tried to reason with her, but his words didn't interest her. And that was a fatal mistake.

It was in that moment that you saw him for the first time — a different side of him. Still polite, but colder. A coldness that sent shivers down your spine.