The Marshal's Toxic Love

• Period Drama

• Ep. 1
  The marshal's lover is dying, and he tries to make amends. However, it seems too late. In a flashback, the marshal's lover asks if they can go back, but the marshal is uncertain. She reminds him to take care of himself, as he is also ill. The scene cuts to the marshal's mansion, where his mother is making arrangements for his new lover, causing tension. The marshal's current lover protests, feeling betrayed and hurt. She begs him not to abandon her, but he seems resolute. The situation escalates, with the marshal's mother ordering her servants to take the dying woman away.
• Ep. 2
  A dramatic conversation unfolds between two characters. One character reminds the other of a promise made to their mother on her deathbed, to marry a woman named Linglong. However, the other character is hesitant, citing that Linglong's entry into their home would not threaten the current wife's position. The conversation takes a turn when it's revealed that Linglong is pregnant with the man's child, and he agrees to let her enter the household for at least a year. The current wife, Shen, is unhappy about this arrangement and tells the man to forget about his past with Linglong. The scene ends with Shen instructing someone to take medicine, while the man seems lost in thought, haunted by his memories of Linglong. The atmosphere is tense, with underlying emotions of jealousy, regret, and longing.
• Ep. 3
  The marshal's lover is dying and he's trying to win her back. She's angry with him for betraying her and bringing his mistress home. A conversation between the two women reveals that the marshal's lover is pregnant and has only a year to live. The other woman tries to comfort her, saying that the marshal will come around once he knows about her illness. However, the dying woman is skeptical, feeling that she's lost his heart to someone else. She decides not to tell the marshal about her condition, fearing it will only fuel his desire for her out of pity rather than love.
• Ep. 4
  The marshal kneels before his sister, trying to appease her after bringing his lover into their home. He claims that if not for past events, he would be with her, not his current partner. However, his sister is unforgiving, especially since his lover is pregnant. The conversation turns tense as the marshal's sister criticizes his actions and lack of empathy, even towards a woman whose family has been ruined. The marshal tries to defend himself, but his sister remains unmoved, suggesting he doesn't need to show off his feelings for his lover in front of her. The scene highlights the deep-seated resentment and betrayal between the siblings.
• Ep. 5
  Shen Wanjun's betrayal cuts deep. He plundered her home and brought his lover, causing Shen Shallow immense pain. Despite her suffering, she still finds excuses for him. However, when she learns that his lover is pregnant with his child, her heart breaks further. In a fit of rage, Shen Shallow orders her people to take everything out of the house, declaring that the Shen family no longer exists and only "Lu Lu" remains. The scene ends with Shen Wanjun trying to reason with her, but she remains resolute in her decision.

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