Married Life with a Down-and-Out Young Master

[Complete. Come and give it a read!] [Possessive, patriarchal vinegar king × sweet, strong, easygoing airhead] [Marriage first, love later; cozy, sweet romance] Zheng A’e transmigrated into ancient times as the granddaughter of a granary clerk. She had a comfortable life and had somehow gained incredible strength, so she was thrilled. Then the very next day, her family arranged a marriage for her. Zheng A’e was thunderstruck, but her grandmother hugged her and wept. “How is my darling granddaughter already seventeen?” Apparently, unmarried women who reached seventeen could have their family property confiscated. Her grandmother said the young man’s family was quite wealthy, and he was very handsome. He wouldn’t mistreat her. More importantly, “The Zheng family may not be high-ranking nobility, but we’re still a force to be reckoned with around here. If that outsider dares bully you, come home and have your grandfather deal with him!” Zheng A’e knew there was no way out of it, and somberly hid the handkerchief she had accidentally crushed into powder. So be it. She could slap someone into their next life, anyway. … The Ye clan had been a distinguished family for generations, with a thousand servants. But after one sudden fall, Ye Liang was the only one left. He fled to Qu County with his household servants and, with no other choice, sought the hand of a local clerk’s granddaughter. On their wedding night, he looked down at her and said coldly, “From today onward, you are the mistress of the household. You must be diligent day and night, manage the inner quarters, and oversee the ancestral rites.” Zheng A’e nodded solemnly, then quietly tried to put the bed frame she’d accidentally snapped back together. Ye Liang’s expression softened a little. His new wife came from a rustic family and had little worldly knowledge, but she was gentle by nature. With proper guidance, she would surely bring no shame to his household. He was about to continue his lecture when, the next moment, the bed collapsed beneath him. Ye Liang: “…” Zheng A’e felt terribly guilty. She wanted to help him up, but didn’t dare touch him with her hands. And so their peaceful life began to grow strange. Chopsticks mysteriously snapped. A corner went missing from the table. Bamboo slips turned to powder… The servants were horrified and ran to Ye Liang. “Young master, young master, the family shrine’s feng shui is ruined!” At first, Ye Liang didn’t think much of it, until Rebels smashed through the gates. He was thrown to the ground, and his wife, whom he had sent away in advance, came back. She stood in front of him and crushed… an axe blade with her bare hands. Danger surrounded them, yet Ye Liang’s heart began to pound in a most peculiar way. As if he were about to die. … When Zheng A’e woke up one day, she found that her ancient husband had become very strange. He suddenly spoke politely, told her where he was going before leaving, and brought home jewelry as gifts. He even blushed whenever he saw her and stammered whenever he spoke. Oh no! Had someone possessed him?! [Reading Guide] 1. One-on-one romance, both leads are virgins. The hero was once engaged, but had no feelings for his fiancée. 2. A cozy, everyday-life story focused on the main couple. 3. The hero is emotionally detached and a feudal authority figure, but his sincere affection is reserved for the heroine. 4. As long as she’s safe, the heroine will choose kindness first. Coming soon: “After I Accidentally Married My Ex’s Father” [Spoiled, silly beauty × domineering, scheming emperor] [Sweet married life, both leads are virgins] Lü Jinzhi had known since childhood that she was destined to become empress. She just had to wait a little, until she turned sixteen and the crown prince ascended the throne. But something unexpected happened along the way. During the Qiqiao Festival, she went to the Eastern Palace to deliver a sachet and discovered that the crown prince was involved with someone else. He even shielded the woman behind him and gave Lü Jinzhi a cold look. “I’ll take her as a concubine after our wedding. That’s already more than you deserve, so don’t push your luck.” Lü Jinzhi was so furious she scratched his face, then went home in tears, unable to stomach the humiliation. But was she really going to give up on becoming empress? No way. … Qiu Rucheng made a name for himself while still young, unmatched in courage and skill. When the late emperor fell gravely ill and the realm fell into chaos, Qiu Rucheng marched on the capital to defend the throne and secure the Great Yong dynasty for generations. He was an emperor for the ages, his name recorded in the history books. But somehow, he fell for a young woman. He wanted to tear that love out, to rip it away, but desire burned like a fire stoked with oil, rooted deep in his bones. The crown prince knelt and begged through tears. “Father, Yingniang and I grew up together and have always been in love. She’s about to become my crown princess and wife. How can you take her away from me?” Qiu Rucheng set down his teacup and gazed down at his tearful son. “Mingde, you must learn to ease your sovereign father’s burdens.” The crown prince’s wedding day arrived, and the vermilion gates were festooned with decorations. Lü Jinzhi was carried into the palace in an imperial sedan. Officials knelt in welcome, and the women of the harem bowed their heads. The spectacle was unprecedented, and everyone said the Eastern Palace treated her with great respect. But Lü Jinzhi was in low spirits. She thought things couldn’t get any worse, only for the palace attendants to carry her straight to the emperor The man wore a crown with dangling beads and an imperial robe, his bearing stern and solemn. Lü Jinzhi was utterly horrified: !!!!!!!!! Qiu Rucheng’s gaze held a rare tenderness. If she was to be empress, why couldn’t she be his empress? … On a rainy night, Qiu Rucheng had just argued with his young empress. His neck was covered in scratches as he went to meet his ministers, his face dark with anger. The ministers were trembling with fear. Had they… interrupted His Majesty at a bad time? The crown prince found the sight unbearable. He clenched his fists, grinding his teeth. That had been his wife! Those scratches belonged to him! His imperial father had taken them all! Qiu Rucheng listened to the murmurs with a grave expression, but his mind was occupied with a different question: If he went back and made up with her now, would that undermine his imperial dignity? He thought it over and decided that would indeed be improper. He would have to ignore her for at least the time it took to burn a stick of incense! [Reading Guide] 1. Both leads are virgins. Older man dotes on younger woman. The crown prince is not the emperor’s biological son. He has a harem, but it’s purely for show. The man is 32, the woman 16. 2. Before marriage, the heroine has no inappropriate thoughts about the hero. By the time they marry, her betrothal to the crown prince has already been broken off. 3. The heroine is spoiled and willful. She’ll scold and bully the hero. Theme: Be independent and strong, and respect and love yourself