Feudal Overprotective Jealous Lord × Clumsy, Simple-minded, and Slothful Girl with Superhuman Strength, Marriage First, Love Later; Warm and Sweet Romance
Zheng Ai’e transmigrates into the granddaughter of a minor official in charge of granaries in ancient times. She lives comfortably without worrying about food or clothing, and even gains immense physical strength out of nowhere—just as she is feeling pleased with herself.
However, the very next day, her family arranges a marriage for her.
Zheng Ai’e feels as if struck by lightning. Yet her grandmother holds her and weeps bitterly, saying, “How is my dear granddaughter already seventeen years old?” It turns out that in this era, if a woman remains unmarried by age seventeen, her family’s property will be confiscated as punishment.
Her grandmother tells her that the other family is quite wealthy and the young man himself is exceptionally handsome, so she will surely not suffer any hardship.
Most importantly, she adds: “Although our Zheng family is not a noble or prominent clan, we still hold sway in this locality. If that outsider dares to mistreat you, just come tell your grandfather and he will handle it for you!”
Understanding that the situation cannot be reversed, Zheng Ai’e feels heavy-hearted and hides a handkerchief she has unconsciously crushed into fine pieces in her palm.
Well, so be it. After all, she has enough strength to knock someone senseless with a single slap.
……
The Ye family had been an aristocratic clan for generations, with thousands of servants and attendants. Yet after a sudden downfall, only Ye Liang remains of the entire household.
He flees to Quxian County with his remaining servants and, out of necessity, seeks to marry the granddaughter of a local minor official.
On their wedding night, he looks down and speaks coldly: “From this day forward, you shall be the mistress of the family. You must be diligent and conscientious at all times, manage the household affairs properly, and uphold the family’s ancestral rites and sacrifices.”
Zheng Ai’e nods solemnly while quietly pressing the broken bed frame back into place—something she had accidentally snapped.
Ye Liang softens his expression slightly. Though his new wife comes from a family of rough manners and limited education, she seems docile and obedient. With proper guidance, she should not bring shame upon his family.
He is about to continue setting rules when the bed beneath him suddenly collapses completely.
Ye Liang falls silent.
Zheng Ai’e is overwhelmed with guilt, wanting to help him up but afraid to touch him lest she hurt him again.
And so, their otherwise ordinary life begins to take a strange turn.
Chopsticks snap in half for no apparent reason; corners of tables break off; bamboo slips crumble into dust… The servants are terrified and rush to report to Ye Liang: “Master! Master! The geomantic luck of our family shrine has gone bad!”
At first, Ye Liang pays it no special attention—until one day:
Rebel soldiers break into the city and smash down their gate. Ye Liang is thrown roughly to the ground. His wife, whom he had sent away to safety earlier, has returned.
She stands firmly in front of him and crushes the blade of an axe bare-handed.
Surrounded by danger, Ye Liang feels his heart beating wildly in a way he has never felt before.
As if it might leap out of his chest at any moment.
……
When Zheng Ai’e wakes up the next morning, she finds her ancient husband acting strangely all of a sudden. He speaks to her with excessive courtesy, reports his whereabouts every time he leaves the house, and brings back jewelry and precious ornaments as gifts whenever he returns.
He also blushes whenever he sees her and stammers whenever he tries to speak.
Oh no! Could it be that someone else’s soul has taken over his body?!
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