[Marriage first, love later: a sweet and refreshing romance]
[The male lead catches up, fights for her, and ultimately wins]
Jiang Xing grew up with only her mother to rely on and never expected to depend on anyone else.
Her childhood sweetheart, Xu Chang, was selfish and blindly devoted to his mother. With his heart set only on his own future, he kept Jiang Xing waiting until she was all grown up, yet still refused to marry her or let her go.
“Once I pass the imperial exams and become the top scholar, I'll marry you.” “Once I convince my mother, I'll marry you.” “Once I...”
Before he could finish, Jiang Xing turned around and married someone else.
Why wait? She wasn't Wang Baochuan.
Her husband, He Zhi, had spent eight years in the army. He was tall and strong, tough on the outside but tender within, and had eyes only for her. His one flaw was that he was seven years older. People say older men know how to cherish their wives, and Jiang Xing can confirm from experience that it's true.
The couple's life grew better and better. His career soared and his official prospects flourished, while she enjoyed smooth sailing and raked in money by the day.
Xu Chang watched, green with envy, then came back to muscle in and compete with He Zhi for her.
He Zhi toyed with his wine cup, his eyes full of disdain. “Has Lord Xu forgotten? When A Xing and I were newlyweds, you wished us a lifetime together.”
Xu Chang gritted his teeth. “I was young then and didn't understand how wonderful A Xing was. I regret it now, and I'm determined to win her back.”
He Zhi sneered. “A toad dreaming of eating swan meat. Don't be delusional. Here's an invitation. I'm magnanimous enough not to hold a grudge, so come celebrate my son's first month.”
What a joke. Who cares if you regret it? He Zhi only wants to have two children in three years and keep his darling wife safely in his arms.
