The Promise She Never Meant

To protect her family’s immense wealth, Qin Yu had no choice but to disguise herself as a man for many years. She managed to fool everyone around her.One day, while traveling, Qin Yu casually saved a gentle and charming woman named Shen Su. That night, in a rundown temple during a rainstorm, Shen Su asked Qin Yu for protection to enter the capital. She removed her robe and pressed her soft body against Qin Yu’s chest.Qin Yu remained expressionless and said, “Actually, I am a woman.”Shen Su paused for a moment and replied, “Gender is not a problem.”During their journey together, they traveled by day and shared a bed at night in a whirlwind of passion.Qin Yu planned to marry Shen Su once they reached the capital and give her a proper title. But just before they arrived, Shen Su suddenly turned away without hesitation and disappeared completely.To Qin Yu’s surprise, they met again a few days later. Qin Yu’s father was preparing to take a new wife to bring good fortune to the family. The woman chosen for this role, praised as elegant and virtuous, turned out to be none other than Shen Su, the same woman who had whispered sweet nothings in Qin Yu’s ear every night during their journey.Qin Yu smiled.Shen Su said softly, “What a coincidence.”That night, Qin Yu cornered Shen Su behind a rock garden in the dark. She bit Shen Su’s lower lip with frustration and whispered, “What a coincidence, my dear.”Shen Su whimpered.One-line Summary:She really thought she could get away with it.Core Message:Women are strong enough to carry half the sky.