Rules for a Happy Marriage

They say the Qi family of Lotus Town paid a fortune to find a wife for their exceedingly ugly son, marrying him to the prettiest girl for miles around, the third daughter of the Yun family. Everyone in town was watching, eager to see how much the third Yun sister would despise this whole family of ugly ducklings once she moved in. But who could have guessed that the delicate young lady, for some reason, would find her ugly husband more handsome with every passing glance, then settle down dutifully with him? It was a real head-scratcher. Yun Sanjie bit her fingertip and gazed adoringly at her husband. “My husband is so handsome, and such a loyal puppy. Only a fool would despise him.” All the fools in town: ... Qi Jing: “My wife is beautiful, clever and capable, virtuous and generous, and never quarrels with anyone. I have to keep a close eye on her so she doesn't get taken advantage of.” All the young ladies in town whom Yun Sanjie had mocked, openly or in private: ...