When an ambitious merchant's daughter is sent to a historical manor to secure a profitable marriage, she finds true love and purpose with a kind-hearted stable hand, challenging her preconceived notions about love and worth, and ultimately choosing to follow her heart despite her father's initial intentions.
Protagonist: An ambitious merchant's daughter who is sent to the manor to secure a profitable marriage; Deuteragonist: A kind-hearted stable hand who shows her the beauty of the manor beyond its monetary value, and helps her find true love and purpose in the process.
The protagonist is introduced to the deuteragonist when he saves her from a horse spooked by a sudden storm, sparking a connection that challenges her preconceived notions about love and worth.
In the end, the protagonist realizes that true love cannot be bought or sold, and chooses to follow her heart, marrying the stable hand and finding happiness and purpose in a life filled with love and joy at the manor.
Twist: The protagonist's father, who initially sent her to the manor for a profitable marriage, arrives to find her married to the stable hand. However, he is moved by their genuine love and happiness, and gives them his blessing, ultimately realizing that true wealth lies in love and happiness, not just money.