Three generations of senior generals, a family of loyal heroes, four dynasties of imperial favor, and an honor that never fades.
Behind all this glory and prestige, the Han family of the Marquis of Zhongwu gave three generations of their lives to the battlefield.
In the eyes of outsiders, the women of the Han family are all unfortunate. Their men die in battle, leaving only widows and orphans behind. Even Su Ruo, the young madam, had been married into the family for less than three months when she was left a widow, and she kept her vigil for six years.
But in truth, Su Ruo spends her days at leisure, growing flowers, raising birds, keeping the elders company, and teaching the children. Well, she seems to be living quite happily.
Just when she thought this easy, retired life would go on forever, her husband returned! And he came back after slaughtering two cities, cloaked in murderous fury. Children cry at the mention of him, and adults flee at the sight of him. The beloved young man everyone adored six years ago is gone for good.
Su Ruo: Husband, when you left six years ago, you were a fair-faced young beauty. How did you come back with a dark, gaunt, expressionless face?
Han Qian: (Accusingly) My lady, you've gotten rounder. (Getting plump because you're carefree is just shameful!)
Su Ruo: ...
