[Sweet romance and feel-good revenge + historical setting + devoted husband + both leads devoted only to each other]
Heroine: focused on making money, quirky, flexible, and resilient × Hero: ruthless, occasionally sharp-tongued, a lovesick double-standard husband who dotes on his wife and gets jealous easily
Shen Qiang: She works hard to earn money, all so she can save enough to return to her village, marry an honest man, and live a carefree life.
She is a kitchen maid who sold herself into service at the manor. Nobody notices her until one day the steward sends her to serve Yuan Qing at mealtime.
Rumor has it he's a bloodthirsty killer, and many maids who served him have lost their lives. Shen Qiang has been chosen as the next sacrificial lamb, and she isn't keen on the job. But the steward says she'll get five taels of silver if she successfully serves the master his meal.
To her surprise, Shen Qiang not only makes it out unharmed, but quickly becomes Yuan Qing's favorite maid.
Yuan Qing: His background is a mystery. They say he's ruthless, has no regard for even his own family, and wields immense power. After meeting Shen Qiang, he develops a sharp tongue and a wicked sense of humor. He's a lovesick, double-standard husband who gets jealous easily.
At first, he likes Shen Qiang's quirky nature. As they face various political schemes together, she offers plenty of clever plans, and he gradually falls for her. In the end, they stand side by side.
He once walked through endless lonely nights, dark and lightless, and witnessed every kind of scheme, deceit, warmth, and coldness in human nature. In the end, he fell at the feet of her ordinary, everyday warmth.
With eyes lowered, all living beings are but ants to him. Only you are different; you are the sole color in his life.
Only after meeting you did he learn that the most beautiful thing in the world is simply being with you.
