Fragrant Grass and Trees by the South Tower Last Night

Xuan Cao is a maid in the Marquis's household. Having seen more than enough scheming among the women of the inner residence, her greatest dream is to serve her master well, then leave the estate, marry her cousin, and live out her life in peace.

But later, she becomes the concubine of Fu Huaiyu, the Marquis of Yongchang. She thinks she is doomed to be trapped in this tiny world with no hope for the future, until Yan Lin appears and turns her life upside down.

The first time they meet, Yan Lin tries to kill her with a blade. The next time, he nearly kills her again. After escaping death twice, Xuan Cao earnestly begs the heavens never to let her meet Yan Lin again. But this time, when she sees him on the brink of death, she hesitates...

Xuan Cao says sternly, "I saved you because I'm kindhearted. You don't need to repay me by offering yourself!"

Yan Lin smiles brightly. "No way. You saved me, so you're responsible for me~"

"General, someone from Madam's hometown has arrived!"

Yan Lin: "Oh? A distinguished guest, then. Hurry and prepare a feast!"

"Er... It's the Marquis of Yongchang..."

Yan Lin: "Guards! Bring out the swords, spears, and halberds!"

Before I met you, my life was barren. After I met you, spring came and flowers bloomed.

Content warnings:

1. The heroine is the second male lead's concubine at first. She meets the hero later.

2. The heroine grows from a timid maid into a general's wife who can stand on her own.

3. One couple, both chaste, sweet romance. Read without worry.