Under His Thumb

The Story

Shi Yan endures a cold marriage under the control of ruthless Qin Xiuhan, who forces her to carry another man’s child. She discovers unexpected tenderness with warlord Xiao Chenyan and conceals their secret bond while pregnant. Qin’s discovery of the affair ignites chaos, while Liu Ruyan schemes to seize Qin’s fortune and frames Shi for her crimes. With Xiao’s assistance, she exposes the elaborate plot and divorces Qin to escape her abusive past. Liu’s treachery is fully unmasked in the aftermath. Shi ultimately builds a happy life alongside Xiao, finding genuine love and a fresh start after enduring years of betrayal and oppression.