The profession of an executioner may sound frightening, but in reality, it’s just a way to make a living.

When Wen Dingyi, the eldest daughter of the Wen family, was young, her father committed a crime, and overnight, their prosperous life collapsed as if it were nothing more than a dream. Family members either died or were exiled, leaving only her behind, saved by her wet nurse.

To survive, Dingyi disguised herself as a boy and apprenticed under Wu Changgeng, the most famous executioner in Shuntian Prefecture. Through the changing seasons, she grew to the age of seventeen.

One day, without consulting the almanac, she accidentally offended the Seventh Prince. As a member of the royal family, he viewed her as nothing more than an ant. Just as Dingyi was about to be dragged away and executed, a man strolled over and with a few casual words, saved her life.

He wore a stone-blue official robe embroidered with coiled dragons, his figure tall and elegant, his profile like finely carved jade. His air of superiority left an indelible impression on her.

Much later, Dingyi once asked him about his first impression of her. He raised an eyebrow and said, “Short, effeminate, standing under the scorching sun tilting your head and squinting like a fool.”

Dingyi: “…”

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