[Blunt, Innocent Little Sunshine x Sickly, Scheming, Black-Hearted Powerful Official]
Ji Jinghong, the young county lady of the Ningyuan Marquis's household, was born with tremendous strength. She had beaten everyone in the capital and was known as the "Little Tyrant."
Pei Ji, Commander of the Imperial City Office, was ruthless and unpredictable, wielding absolute power in court. He was known as the "Jade Wraith."
The two were betrothed by imperial decree.
So everyone eagerly awaited the question:
On their wedding night, would the bride beat the groom to death, or would the groom scheme to kill the bride?
That night, Ji Jinghong held a soft whip, ready to fight Pei Ji to the death.
But the person who came through the door was a meek, pitiful beauty.
The beautiful Pei Ji leaned against her lap, docile and ingratiating.
"If you want to hit me, my lady, I must have done something wrong. I... will accept whatever punishment you decide."
Ji Jinghong's heart softened. The whip fell from her hand as she stroked his head and comforted him.
"Don't be afraid. I'll protect you from now on."
Pei Ji smiled and buried his face against her neck, a crafty glint flashing in his eyes.
No one knew that he had arranged this marriage himself.
He had kept her in his heart for eight years.
Just as the two were happily enjoying their shameless newlywed life, an assassination attempt shattered all their dreams.
Ji Jinghong was forced into the fray, and her strength went out of control.
Amid a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, she was lost and helpless.
Pei Ji walked over the mound of bodies, gently pulled her into his arms, and soothed her softly.
"Pianpian, don't be afraid. I'll protect you."
The next moment, Pei Ji tore off his gentle facade, killed the Empress Dowager who had masterminded the plot, and destroyed the late emperor's edict that had bound Ji Jinghong.
He said, "Since the late emperor has been laid to rest, let this edict be buried with him."
The court officials cried out in anger: "Pei Ji, you indulge your wife without restraint!"
Pei Ji: "Ridiculous. Why would I become a powerful official if not to indulge my wife?"
