The female protagonist married the male protagonist, but whipped her several times in a few days. The next day, he cured her injuries. When the male protagonist knew that she had taken the drug he gave her, they reconciled.

This type of novel was generally called a sadistic male protagonist + a bitter female protagonist. It usually involved many complicated emotional lines and character relationships. This kind of plot was very common in novels. By telling the story of how the female protagonist was abused by the male protagonist and how the male protagonist tried his best to help the female protagonist after discovering it, the readers could feel the perseverance and courage of the female protagonist, and at the same time, they could feel the deep love and pain of the male protagonist. In novels, the male protagonist would often use some means to abuse the female protagonist, such as flogging, corporal punishment, etc. The heroine would usually feel very painful and desperate because of these abuses, but she would also gradually become stronger because of the help and support of the male protagonist. This kind of plot might shock and make the readers uncomfortable, but it could also cause people to reflect and be vigilant against abuse and violence.