As a proper concubine-born son, Chu San has always followed the principles of avoiding conflict, keeping a low profile, and staying in his place. Once the time is right, he can rise to greatness and establish a household of his own.
But one day, his father went out for a wedding feast, and somehow came home with the bride!
His father said, “She's a legitimate eldest daughter from a respectable family. You're getting a bargain.”
The reason: the groom ran off with his sister-in-law, who happened to be his fiancée. With nowhere else to go, the bride was simply brought to Chu San's home to become his wife!
A concubine-born son from a declining earl's estate had married a legitimate daughter from a prestigious family.
His stepmother, who had previously found him passable, immediately took a dislike to him!
His legitimate elder brother and sister-in-law, who had usually ignored him, started showing up to pick fights!
His concubine-born elder brother came by every day to make snide remarks!
Chu San's quiet life in hiding was suddenly turned upside down, and he could no longer plot rebellion in secret in peace!
Chu San rolled his eyes. “You're such a troublemaker. I never wanted you!”
His wife said, “Ha! I'm not throwing myself at you either. But until we divorce, I'll have your back.”
He had been used to lying low and enduring everything, but ever since they married, his wife had charged ahead to fend off every monster and demon for him.
When he finally achieved success and fame, 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.”
