Captivating Eyes

Blurb:

In her previous life, Qin Zhenzhen was a maid in the home of a wealthy family in Lou County. She had a curvaceous figure, almond-shaped eyes, and lovely rosy cheeks.

When the lecherous master fondled her delicate hand as she poured tea, the madam of the household sold Qin Zhenzhen to Ma San, a butcher in Qingshui Alley, for a single coin.

Ma San was pockmarked, just as his name suggested. Short and fat, and with an ugly face, he had reached the age of thirty-eight without finding a wife.

An incredible stroke of luck had dropped a great beauty right into his lap, and Ma San was beside himself with joy.

Qin Zhenzhen, sold into Ma San’s home, would rather have died. She tried to take her own life several times, frightening Ma San so much that he did not dare lay a finger on her.

A beauty had fallen into the gutter, and the residents of Qingshui Alley gossiped and pointed at her.

But Ma San held her indenture, and Qin Zhenzhen had no way to escape, no matter how much she wanted to.

Fortunately, Ma San’s dashing younger cousin, who had been away from home for decades, finally returned. Thanks to his impressive martial skills, he had become a constable at the county yamen.

He was tall and broad-shouldered, with a handsome face.

He was leagues better than Ma San.

Qin Zhenzhen’s eyes sparkled. That night, she took a wine cup and knocked on her young cousin-in-law’s door.

After marrying Huo Qi, Qin Zhenzhen thought that escaping her status as a slave was already a blessing.

Who could have guessed that Huo Qi would rise through the ranks with her during the chaos of a troubled era, making her one of the most honored ladies in the land?

Fiery beauty x stern heartthrob / slow-burn romance / everyday family life / sweet romance

Reader’s guide: 1. Both leads are each other’s first and only. The male lead is a model of virtue, and he and the male supporting character are not blood brothers.

2. The female lead is not unfaithful. She and Ma San never had an officially registered marriage.

3. A slow-burn story with an everyday feel, full of all sorts of little details.

4. The male lead is strong and the female lead is weak. Please don’t read if that bothers you.

Blurb screenshotted on 2024/11/30.

Theme: Face difficulties and never give up.