[A bewitching, oblivious fallen noblewoman × a proud, ruthless bandit chief]
Height difference
Huo Zheng picked up a peach-faced, dewy young lady at the foot of the mountain and brought her back to the stronghold.
Everyone was curious and came to take a look at this newcomer.
The young lady knew nothing of the world.
She had never seen a black-haired pig, couldn't tell wheat from sorghum, and had never even seen a sled. The children of the stronghold took her out to play every day, showing her the mountains, the waters, and the little birds.
The young lady was also remarkably talented.
She could embroider, and all the girls clamored to see her handkerchiefs. She could play Go, too, and even the taciturn Old Chen asked her to play with him every day. Most impressive of all, she was well-versed in poetry and prose and widely read. She even opened a little school in the stronghold and became its teacher.
Everyone in the stronghold liked her.
But Huo Zheng did not. He suspected she had an ulterior motive, so he was cold and dismissive toward her.
His grandmother was helpless and called Huo Zheng over to patiently explain. "That girl has had a hard life. Though she was spoiled growing up, she can endure hardship and isn't delicate. She's gentle and good-natured..."
Huo Zheng listened on his knees, thinking his grandmother was wrong. The girl was obviously delicate. She couldn't even lift a bucket of water, and would sweetly beg him to carry it for her.
Later, Huo Zheng decided his grandmother was both right and wrong. The girl was delicate, but she really was good-natured. Even when his kisses left her dizzy and her lips swollen, she would only gently push at his chest and call him "Brother," asking him to stop for a moment.
*The female lead has a growth arc
Theme: My fate is in my own hands
