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In the northern part of Chenzhou, there was a wealthy Liu family, engaged in the tea and silk business, considered prominent figures in town.
The young lady of the Liu family, named Liu Fengjiao, was exceptionally beautiful and proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She was a renowned beauty in Chenzhou, pursued by countless admirers since childhood. Several young masters were deeply infatuated with her and frequently expressed their affection.
But all suitors were explicitly rejected by her.
It wasn't that Liu Fengjiao was arrogant, thinking these young talents were unworthy of her.
Rather, it was because, since her earliest memories, she had an ever-present "companion."
This companion had grown up with Liu Fengjiao, inseparable wherever they went. He became the most important person in her life, and over time, their bond grew ever stronger. Privately, they pledged to spend their lives together.
