The Auspicious Beauty

[Arranged Marriage to Love, Self-Persuasion]

A sunny charmer who doesn't know she's flirting X a general who overthinks everything

Xie Chongling, heir to the Jing'an Marquis's household, earned military honors at a young age, his sword cold as frost.

Because he was away fighting on the battlefield, he did not begin looking for a bride until he was twenty-four. The Marchioness met with dozens of eligible young ladies from prominent families, but not one had a compatible birth chart.

A fortune-teller said his karma from killing was too heavy, and that unless he married a well-matched virtuous wife, he would face a bloody calamity and die young.

The Jing'an Marquis's household fell into turmoil.

With no other choice, the Marchioness asked the Empress to take charge, and gathered the birth charts of all the eligible young ladies in the capital to compare them.

That was how they dug up Jiang Yuanning, the illegitimate daughter of a minor sixth-rank official, from some forgotten corner.

The fortune-teller declared, "Marry this girl, and your livestock and provisions will prosper. Your whole life will be blessed with wealth and good fortune."

The Jing'an Marquis's household treasured her like a jewel. They immediately sent an eight-carriage bridal procession and ten thousand taels of silver to welcome Jiang Yuanning as the heir's wife.

On Jiang Yuanning's first day in the household: the marquis's leg, which had been aching for half a month, got better.

On Jiang Yuanning's second day in the household: the snow orchid beloved by the Marchioness, which had been half-dead, sprouted a flower bud.

On Jiang Yuanning's third day in the household: news of victory arrived from the northwest. The heir had defeated ten thousand Tujue cavalry and earned glorious military honors. He was promoted to the fifth-rank Huaihua General.

Xie Chongling returned home after his triumphant report and found that a round-faced little girl had appeared in the household, sweetly calling him her husband.

The Marchioness explained, "The master said there'd only be one auspicious day this year, so we brought her home first. Besides, she's the only woman you're allowed to marry anyway."

Xie Chongling: ...

Jiang Yuanning had heard that Young General Xie was unbeatable in the capital and had even publicly whipped the Chancellor's eldest grandson. He had a fierce temper and was scary.

She secretly resolved to keep her head down and do her best, so she wouldn't be sent back home to suffer more abuse.

Jiang Yuanning made the chestnut cakes she was best at for the Xie family.

Xie Chongling, who loved chestnuts, said nothing. The little girl had actually asked around behind his back to find out what he liked. She was trying so hard.

Her mother-in-law enjoyed tending flowers and plants, so Jiang Yuanning planted a bunch of potted greenery.

Seeing the thriving notoginseng plants bearing red berries, Xie Chongling felt conflicted. She knew he was injured and had gone out of her way to grow medicinal herbs to treat him. How thoughtful.

Since his parents wanted grandchildren, Jiang Yuanning tried hard to make a baby with Xie Chongling, eagerly slipping into his arms every night while he was home.

Xie Chongling: She cares for him in every way and loves him deeply.

Jiang Yuanning: I do not! I didn't! Stop making things up!

Theme: Sincerity above all.