The Phoenix Perches on the Parasol Tree, Beloved as Ever

Title: Phoenix Perches in the Parasol Tree: A Delicate Beauty in Her Arms

Synopsis:

Qiu Yingying is the youngest female marquis of the Great Qing Dynasty, a renowned general with countless military achievements and a decisive hand. But when it comes to marriage, she gets the short end of the stick. The emperor grants her a marriage, and she weds Gu Qingyun, the most beautiful man in the capital.

Rumor has it that the young master of the Gu family is frail and sickly, a weakling who might topple in a breeze. Yet he is cold and aloof, and notoriously difficult to get along with. On their wedding night, his veil is lifted, revealing a face so stunning it could melt ice and snow.

Qiu Yingying only means to treat him as a beautiful ornament and keep him safe. Who could have guessed that this sickly beauty would be anything but meek? He breathes sweetly by her ear and, with the most innocent expression, makes the boldest advances: "My lady, it's late. We should retire."

The next day, Qiu Yingying rubs her aching waist and gazes at her husband, who is sleeping soundly beside her, looking pure and harmless. She falls into deep thought: Wasn't he supposed to be frail and sickly? Your Majesty, I think I may have been deceived...