Springtime Stirs the Heart

Devoted couples + age gap + status gap + an old flame rekindled + female lead and male supporting character both transmigrate Cold, unfeeling little white flower vs. warm, gentle, scheming older man Shen Man transmigrates one day. A shrewd woman who looks after her own interests, she only wants a comfortable, carefree life this time around. Yet someone keeps ruining her plans. Pei Huaili, the Grand Secretary, holds great power and rank. His wife died young, earning him a reputation for bringing death to his wives. He has served in the government for over a decade and has never been a kind man. Just as Shen Man has everything ready and is finally about to leave the General’s residence, a certain someone stops her again and again. At last, Shen Man loses control and glares at him fiercely: “Your Excellency, the Grand Secretary, what exactly do you want?” Pei Huaili lounges against the bed in the woman’s boudoir, his robe half open: “Shopkeeper Shen, are you saying you won’t take responsibility?” Shen Man sneers. “So what if I am? If this gets out, the worst that can happen is I lose my life! But what about you, the dignified Fourth Master Pei, the Grand Secretary? Can you afford the consequences?” Pei Huaili shakes his head helplessly. “Looks like this little kitten is ready to show her claws?” Shen Man suddenly smiles, leaning softly against him as her delicate hand slowly climbs up his body. Her voice turns sickly sweet. “If Fourth Master isn’t afraid, what do I have to fear? Tell me, what do you think will happen?” Pei Huaili’s eyes darken. He grits out a few words: “Shen Man!!!”