If You're a Widower, Then Behave and Do as You're Told

[A seemingly aloof beauty with an unexpectedly formidable fighting ability, the villainous bottom x a seemingly innocent and harmless general with a deeply calculating nature, the top]

Shangguan Yu had been frail and sickly since childhood, and was unlikely to survive. His parents therefore heartlessly sent him to the mountains to study medicine under a master.

He survived, but developed a bad temper. He often treated people coldly and hated everyone he met.

The first person he hated was Yan Yingliu.

At the time, Yan Yingliu was nothing more than an ordinary prince. He was handsome, at least, and his temper... wasn't bad! His one flaw was that he acted too rashly and didn't know when to stop.

For instance, the very first time they met, Yan Yingliu picked him up high in front of everyone in the residence and spun him around again and again.

Shangguan Yu was already weak, and the spinning left him dizzy, his stomach churning. He nearly threw up, making everyone around them burst into laughter.

From then on, he hated Yan Yingliu completely and even went out of his way to avoid him!

Later, Yan Yingliu became a renowned young general who killed countless enemies and never lost a battle.

The next time Shangguan Yu heard about him, Yan Yingliu had won a battle but lost the use of both legs. All his glory had crumbled, and he could only return to the capital in disgrace.

It was also then that Shangguan Yu's father was falsely accused of colluding with the remnants of the previous dynasty. The emperor flew into a rage and issued an order to execute the entire Shangguan family! Only Shangguan Yu's younger sister escaped, thanks to her engagement to Yan Yingliu.

But escaping that disaster was not enough to save her from the next one. Shangguan Yu never imagined that someone would murder his sister!

From then on, the siblings were separated by life and death, never to meet again.

The secret of Shangguan Yu's hiding place in the mountains was also exposed. With the authorities closing in, he couldn't stand it any longer!

He might be sharp-tongued, and he might insult and hate everyone, but his father had always been an honest, decent man. He had never once harbored the slightest desire to betray the emperor!

So he struck first, disguised himself as his deceased sister, and returned to the general's residence. He was determined to uncover the truth, and to make the entire palace a living nightmare while he was at it.

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The first time they met again:

Shangguan Yu ground his teeth in fury. "Bastard!"

Yan Yingliu: "What are you mumbling? Did you say you love me?"

After losing the use of his legs, Yan Yingliu became a complete waste of space.

Not only was he disabled and frail, he was also so delicate and fussy it was hard to watch. But when it came to pestering people, he was the best in the world.

Shangguan Yu was tormented nonstop. It really was just like the saying: You can't hit him, you can't win an argument with him, and if you make a sarcastic remark, he'll only disgust you in return.

"Madam, no one else is as thoughtful as you. I only let you push my wheelchair."

"Madam, my legs hurt so much... I can only fall asleep if you hold me and comfort me. Or maybe a kiss will do."

"I had another nightmare last night. I'm scared. I want you to sleep beside me... Oh, and remember to hold my hand when we go to the palace tomorrow."

"There's no other reason. I just want to hold your hand."

Shangguan Yu: "?"

Yan Yingliu: QwQ

Only then did Shangguan Yu realize that something was terribly wrong. "Do you know something?"

Yan Yingliu (looking away): "What do you mean?"

[Please note]

This story is set in a fictional world. The author's setting is that after a woman is engaged, she has to live at her fiancé's residence.

1. If you dislike beautiful tops and beautiful bottoms, or a clingy, coquettish, scheming top, this may not be for you! Also, the top's leg injury will heal.

2. The top and the younger sister were engaged but never married. The younger sister has another love interest, and the two never had any contact, feelings, or interactions! Both leads are virgins throughout.

3. The siblings are both 170 cm tall. The bottom isn't short! Though he's not exactly tall either.

Theme: Even in difficult circumstances, keep the world in your heart