Orchid Heart Longing

I am the second daughter of Elder Gao of Gao Family Village. My given name is Yulan.

On the eve of my wedding, I sat before the mirror in my bridal robes, finishing my makeup.

My father led my younger sister, Cuilan, into my chambers and commanded me to switch clothes with her.

He prattled on incessantly, his face flushed with excitement.

He claimed he was granting me a stroke of immense luck-a path to divine fortune and immortal grace.