Scheming Male Lead Who Plays the Fool vs. Cool, Ice-Beauty Female Lead Who's Actually a Constant Inner Monologue Machine
When Li Qing first met Gu Xiuyuan, the cool and aloof man sat upright in the hall. She felt that his sickly, frail appearance couldn't possibly tell the whole story. After weathering countless trials, Li Qing discovered that he really had hidden all his sharp edges.
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Li Qing made glassware and helped her whole village grow rich. The crystal-clear glass cups she crafted stirred up a storm of bloodshed and chaos beyond the village. Once it was all over, she brushed off her sleeves and returned to hiding in the countryside. But when a crooked merchant learned of her work, he tried to force her into marriage and seize her techniques.
At the county office, as they faced off, the seemingly frail new county magistrate unexpectedly took the side of a mere peasant girl.
Later, the man's ambitions became plain for all to see. To conceal her identity and investigate the wrongful deaths of her parents, she agreed to work with him.
From glass cups to glass hairpins, the two joined forces, and their wares became all the rage among the noble families of the grasslands.
Gu Xiuyuan made a fortune, but to Li Qing's surprise, he used the money to improve people's lives.
Years later, amid the praise of the people, Li Qing received an imperial reward.
When she returned to her bedchamber, the man gazed at her with a languid look. His deep eyes were full of danger and allure.
One look into those eyes was enough to make Li Qing turn and run without a second thought, but he scooped her right back up. "Wife, it's time we started planning for a child."
[Bonus Scene]
Late at night, when at last all was quiet, Gu Xiuyuan called to her, "Wife?"
Li Qing curled up and burrowed away, ignoring him.
Unable to hide his amusement, he got out of bed and brought a pile of gold and silver before her. His deep voice brimmed with laughter. "Wife, do you like it?"
The man jiggled the pile, and the pure gold and silver chimed brightly. Li Qing couldn't help sneaking a glance. All right, she did like it quite a lot.
Theme: Know the ways of the world without becoming worldly
