[Charming, radiant noblewoman x cold, aloof general]
Blurb:
A maiden brings spring, drives away my winter, and gives me a blazing sun.
Pu Yue is the youngest granddaughter in the Tutor's family. She was raised in luxury and cherished by all from childhood.
Since Emperor Jin ascended the throne, the customs of the new dynasty have become more open-minded. The elder sisters in her household are all expected to find the men they love for themselves. Pu Yue only cares about having fun and doesn't fuss over marriage; whoever her grandfather tells her to marry is fine with her.
Some say His Highness the Prince of Chen wants her as his princess consort.
Others say the Sixth Young Master of the Duke of Su's household is coming to ask for her hand.
Her grandfather remained silent, then ultimately had her marry Mu Xuanzhen, the General of Shouchun, a newly favored courtier of the powerful.
They say he is a cold-faced King of Hell, unbeatable on the battlefield with his long spear tipped with red tassels, slaying both spirits and gods.
Her elder sisters said:
Mu Xuanzhen is incredibly strong. He could smash a child's head with one punch.
When starving, Mu Xuanzhen could cook and eat a servant right on the spot.
Mu Xuanzhen is fated to bring death to his wives. Whoever marries him will die.
Pu Yue was terrified, but she could not disobey her grandfather's orders.
She was already prepared to be scared to death on her wedding night. But beneath the swaying red candles, a pair of eyes like ice melting in spring shimmered with a smile. He gently took off her phoenix coronet. "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."
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Everyone in the capital thought that after the General's household held its wedding, it would soon be holding a funeral.
But within the black-lacquered gates, the young couple lived a happy and harmonious life.
Pu Yue thought Mu Xuanzhen's rooms were too cold and plain, so she transplanted many flowers and plants from her older brother's courtyard. She also tied little lucky pouches the size of rice dumplings to every sandbag he practiced his punches on each day.
Mu Xuanzhen treasured her like the moon in the sky and a jewel in a box, wishing he could hide her away in their rooms where no one else could see her.
A fellow soldier teased him, "Zini, you won't need to train your strength by lifting iron and carrying stones anymore. You can hold your wife instead, and enjoy a loving marriage without interrupting your training."
Mu Xuanzhen replied, "She's so light, and I can't bear to."
Reading guide: A sweet romance with an old-fashioned feel, set in an imaginary world.
Theme: Contentment brings happiness
