Li Mianyu was the only daughter of the former Crown Prince. Since childhood, she was loved dearly by the Emperor and granted the title of Princess Ningguo, growing up in the palace.
The Emperor arranged everything for her. Cui family’s eldest son, the number one young master of the capital and her childhood sweetheart, was waiting to marry her once she came of age.
But just one month before her coming-of-age ceremony, foreign enemies invaded, the Emperor’s grandfather fell gravely ill, and several uncles rebelled or fled. In the chaos, a young shadow guard followed the Emperor’s orders to take Li Mianyu out of the capital.
From vegetable barrels to mountain villages, the pampered princess learned hardship, while the silent, steadfast guard endured everything for her. Yet when her childhood sweetheart reappeared, she followed without hesitation—only to be betrayed.
At her darkest moment, the shadow guard returned, carrying her away once more. But supporting a princess was far too costly, so he set his first goal—seize control of a mountain stronghold.
