A Gentle Sway

[Substitute marriage + male lead's early coercive pursuit + mid-story groveling redemption + female lead's pursuit of her husband + both leads are romantically inexperienced + schemes and intrigue]

After she marries in her sister's place, her sister, his first love, returns from abroad, and she unexpectedly becomes pregnant.

She uses him, escapes from him, and sees him as a shackle on her fate.

He becomes addicted to possessing her and can no longer let go.

She runs, he chases...

The night they reunite after their separation, he pins her against the wall and makes love to her passionately.

Only then does she realize that he had long ago fallen deeply in love without knowing when it began.

Huo Tingye: “You can't escape me. Be a good wife and stay with me. I'll give you my life.”

But when all the schemes of the past are dragged into the light,

and he realizes that she truly wants his life,

their once-tender passion becomes a glaring reminder of his crimes.

All she can do is tug at his sleeve, eyes red as she begs him: “Don't... Don't want me.”