The Lights Capture the Splendor

Wen Weixia's father had been a county magistrate for twenty years. In order to seek promotion, he married her to the queen's nephew Du Quru as his stepmother. On their wedding night, Wen Weixia sat idle all night until dawn and became a joke in the Du family. After her marriage, she worked hard in the Du family but was worthless. Du Quru ridiculed her and her parents-in-law were extremely disappointed with her. Her husband's family didn't like her and her mother's family was powerless, so she found it difficult to get along in the Du family. In times of hardship, only Tan Xunwu came through the darkness, caring about her and protecting her overtly and covertly. Later, her father was convicted and dismissed from office. With Tan Xunwu's support, Wen Weixia took out the letter of resignation and decided to live her life according to her own heart. ** Du Quru loved his deceased wife deeply, but was forced by his family to marry his step-wife. What kind of good woman can a family that clings to power produce? She is not even as good as a hair of his deceased wife. Wen Weixia was not qualified to occupy the position of his wife and enjoy everything that was supposed to be the one he loved. He hated her, but he paid attention to her unconsciously. He didn't know when he was attracted by her. By the time he realized this awkward relationship, his sworn brother, who was obedient to him, had already stepped in and stole her heart. Du Quru clutched He Lishu tightly, feeling angry. Peace and separation? Don't even think about it! She is his wife until death. ** When Tan Xunwu went to the Wen family to propose marriage, he caught a glimpse on the verandah and ruffled a pool of spring water. It's a pity that the groom is not him. Desire surged because of that look. He no longer wanted to be like his father, hiding his position to highlight the Du family, and being willing to die to protect the Du family. He didn't want to be Du Quru's shadow, but wanted to be Wen Weixia's light. He used gentleness and consideration as a wedge to penetrate the already cracked relationship between husband and wife. At first, Tan Xunwu just wanted him to break up with her. Later, he wanted Du Quru to die. [Quote: The lanterns seize the splendor -- Liu Kezhuang, Song Dynasty [Sheng Chazi, Chen Jingsou in Yuanxi opera] Meaning: The bright lights have taken away the brilliance of the bright moon] Intention: Live for yourself and strive for a better tomorrow