Spoiled, troublemaking darling × secretly flirtatious, hypocritical, ruthless powerful official
An imperial decree issued through a twist of fate marries Shen Qingyao and Xie Zheng, making them an ill-matched couple. They agree on three rules: pretend to be a loving couple for two years, then divorce and go their separate ways, each free to marry whoever they want.
Just as the deadline is approaching, Shen Qingyao suddenly loses her memory.
At a palace banquet, Xie Zheng is being gracious and urbane as he chats with his colleagues when Shen Qingyao suddenly tugs at his sleeve and coos, "Husband, I heard the magnolias on Lanshan are blooming. Will you take me to see them tomorrow?"
Under everyone's teasing looks, Xie Zheng remains composed, smiling as he reminds her quietly, "You're overdoing it."
Shen Qingyao furrows her delicate brows and pinches his soft flesh in a huff.
Xie Zheng: ...
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After losing her memory, Shen Qingyao becomes even more spoiled and difficult. If Xie Zheng does the slightest thing to displease her, she runs back to her parents' home.
Xie Zheng grits his teeth and chases her back, but every time Shen Qingyao returns, she becomes even more demanding.
Xie Zheng is nearly driven mad by her. "Have you had enough?"
Shen Qingyao's eyes immediately fill with tears. "Husband, do you not love me anymore?"
Xie Zheng: ?
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At first, Xie Zheng couldn't stand Shen Qingyao's spoiled ways. Later, after experiencing her soft, supple body, he thought he might be able to put up with it.
But the more he put up with her, the less he could let her go.
Bonus scene:
One night, the candlelight flickers alluringly.
Shen Qingyao suddenly regains her memory, only to realize that she had mistaken herself for the heroine in a storybook, and believed the hero in the book loved her desperately and willingly.
An awkward silence...
Shen Qingyao gets up expressionlessly and quietly picks up her undergarments to put them on. She thinks to herself, At this point, I might as well keep playing dumb.
But when she sees the "Promise to My Beloved Wife" in Xie Zheng's hand, the one she had forced him to write through threats and bribes, she shudders in revulsion.
QAQ!!!
That night, she packs her things and flees in her carriage.
[Marriage First, Love Later]
[Love-Hate Relationship]
[Face-Slapping]
Reader's guide:
1. One couple, both each other's first. The heroine is quite difficult at first, but the hero will help her grow later on. Trust me, this is a very, very sweet love story.
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Blurb screenshot archived on 2021.05.29
Theme: The warmth of everyday life heals every weary heart.