Spring in Full Bloom

Also known as My Husband Is an Old Stick-in-the-Mud and The Untouchable Beauty Survived the Fall

Marriage before love, with an antagonistic relationship at first and him pursuing her later.

Xie Linghui, the youngest daughter of the Marquis of Pingbei's household, spoke more softly than a sparrow. Everyone in the northern lands knew her as a delicate flower.

No one knew that this delicate flower housed the soul of someone from another world, who hated the word "rules" more than anything.

Unfortunately, she had arrived at the wrong time. The northern border of Great Zhou was constantly plagued by foreign invasions, and the Marquis of Pingbei, commander of the border defenses, could not afford a single misstep while leading the Xie family army.

Xie Linghui knew her own temper, so she was even more careful not to act rashly or give in to her whims. She feared that one careless mistake might drag the entire Xie family down with her.

What was meant to happen could not be avoided. When she was seventeen, her father lost a battle and was impeached before the emperor, accused of harboring treasonous intentions.

Two months later, an imperial decree arranged her marriage to Zhao Hengzhang, the Grand Tutor's eldest grandson. She was to set out immediately.

Zhao Hengzhang had been called a child prodigy since he was young, but the older he got, the more rigid he became. He observed rules in every step, whether walking, sitting, or lying down. If there was even a single extra crease in his sleeve or robe, he'd frown and smooth it out.

On their wedding night, Zhao Hengzhang told Xie Linghui stiffly, "From now on, I hope you will observe the rules in our marriage. May we be a harmonious couple, showing each other due respect."

Xie Linghui sneered inwardly, but showed nothing on her face. She rose and replied to her husband, who was also her superior, in a soft voice: "Yes, my husband."

Zhao Hengzhang was pleased with his young wife's attitude. He believed he'd been born to despise disorder and hate surprises. His life was meant to proceed steadily, following a set path.

But he soon discovered that things were not as he'd imagined. Not only could he not control Xie Linghui, he seemed unable to control his own heart, either.

Theme: Love gives life flesh and soul