The Prayer Unanswered

In a vibrant Tang Dynasty-inspired kingdom, Lin Meiwei, a young woman from a modest merchant family, prays daily at her family's ancestral shrine for a husband as honorable and loving as her father. Her world crumbles when she discovers her father's infidelity, shattering her trust in love and men. Devastated by her mother's subsequent death, Meiwei vows never to love, dedicating herself to independence and her family's silk trade. Meanwhile, Prince Zhao Yichen, a kind-hearted but outcast royal, endures mistreatment in the imperial palace due to his low-born mother's status. Fate brings Meiwei and Yichen together in a bustling market, sparking an accidental connection filled with wary compassion.

As their paths intertwine through chance encounters at temple festivals and shared moments of vulnerability, Meiwei and Yichen find solace in their mutual pain. But palace intrigue threatens their fragile bond, with the scheming Empress Dowager targeting Meiwei to control Yichen. Against a backdrop of lantern-lit rivers, hidden safehouses, and perilous escapes, their slow-burn romance blossoms amidst angst and emotional turmoil. Defying societal norms and personal scars, they learn to trust and love, forging a new life together in a seaside town. Rooted in Chinese traditions of filial piety, ancestral worship, and palace hierarchies, The Prayer Unanswered is a poignant tale of healing, defiance, and the transformative power of love.