The Jiang and Song families have been friends for generations. Before Song Wan was born, she was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian. The two grew up together, and she was confined to the inner courtyard, learning everything to prepare to be a wife in the Jiang family. The young man, ambitious and high-spirited, left for the frontier to build his career before reaching adulthood. Before leaving, Jiang Xingjian personally put a white jade hairpin on her. With a promise to wait for him, Song Wan kept him in her heart, even if he died on the battlefield. She insisted on marrying into the Chengyang Marquis's mansion, holding his memorial tablet.... more>>

She kept the young man in her heart and remained a widow for six years, only to see Jiang Xingjian return to the capital with his beloved. The young man's beloved behaved strangely, and during the summer, she made ice and supported the Marquis's mansion with firearms. Song Wan watched as he embraced the girl, showering her with endless affection. She also saw him personally take away the power of the household from her hands only to make the girl smile. <<less