As a respectable son born to a concubine, Chu San always followed the principle of never fighting for anything and keeping his head down. Once the time was right, he would soar to success and establish his own household.
But one day, his father went out to drink at a wedding banquet, and somehow came home with the bride!
His father said, “She’s a legitimate eldest daughter from a proper family. You’re getting a bargain.”
The reason: the groom had run off with his sister-in-law, who happened to be Chu San’s betrothed. With nowhere else to go, the bride was simply carried into his home to become his wife!
A concubine-born son from a declining earl’s household had married a legitimate daughter from a distinguished family.
His stepmother, who had thought him acceptable enough, immediately took a dislike to him!
His legitimate elder brother and sister-in-law, who had usually ignored him, came knocking to stir up trouble!
His half-brother came by every day to make snide remarks!
Chu San’s quiet life in hiding was turned upside down in an instant. He could no longer plot a rebellion behind everyone’s backs in peace!
Chu San rolled his eyes. “You’re such a troublemaker. I don’t want you!”
His wife said, “Heh. I’m not throwing myself at you either. But until we divorce, I’ll protect you.”
He used to be accustomed to lying low and patiently enduring everything. But ever since they married, his wife had rushed forward to shield him from every demon and monster.
When he had finally made a name for himself, she said, “It’s time we went our separate ways.”
Chu San said, “I think I’ve gotten used to having my wife protect me…”
She yawned. “Not happening!”
Chu San said, “Then I’ll protect you instead.”
