My Husband Is Truly Handsome

After having her engagement broken off and mourning one family member after another, Su Manniang accidentally became a woman of a certain age. She thought her marriage prospects were doomed, but then a supposedly “good” match fell into her lap. Her future husband is Xin Tu City's most handsome man, a fourth-rank official who takes no concubines or secondary wives. She will be the only woman in his household. His one condition is... that she must not fall for him. Carefree Su Manniang was delighted. Perfect! This is perfect! Without a second thought, she happily agreed. But after they got married... Someone held her soft hand, eyes bloodshot and feverish with devotion. “Your hands are so strong, my dear. For my own happiness, we must take good care of them.” With happiness concealing the bruises on her body, he looked so satisfied that it invited all sorts of speculation. “Next time, I'll take you to the mountain hot springs to admire the scenery and recite poetry. Then you can keep me company by candlelight in the study.” He held her tightly in his arms, his voice excited and husky. “I've changed my mind. You have my permission to try liking me.” Su Manniang: ??? With my palm, I give you affection; with your palm, you give me love! A powerful, universally adored male lead who enjoys being treated violently VS a gentle, easygoing female lead forced into violence A sweet, ancient-setting romance about a marriage that turns into love. Warnings: (1) The male lead's five children are not biologically his. Both leads have no prior sexual experience. (2) The heroine is slightly plump at first, but later loses weight and becomes a great beauty. Theme: Work hard at life and keep a kind heart, and you'll eventually find a wonderful match.