Love in Red Dust

In a world where survival demands sacrifice, Wen Dingyi—once the pampered daughter of a noble family—finds herself orphaned and destitute after her father's disgrace shatters their privileged life. Rescued by a loyal nursemaid, she disguises herself as a boy and apprentices under the infamous executioner Wu Changgen, learning the brutal craft that keeps her alive. By seventeen, Dingyi is hardened by years of blood and grit. But fate takes a sharp turn when she unwittingly offends the Seventh Prince, a man born of imperial blood who sees her as nothing more than a speck beneath his gaze. Just as her life hangs by a thread, a mysterious nobleman intervenes—his elegant demeanor and commanding presence leaving an indelible mark on her soul. Years later, as their paths intertwine once more, Dingyi seeks to understand the moment that changed everything. His answer? A teasing remark that belies the gravity of their shared history.