Mo Lingtian and Xia Wanqing did not get married out of true love. Instead, it was to strike a blow at another man who had hurt Xia Wanqing. Moreover, Xia Wanqing had only agreed to it after seeing this point. Mo Lingtian once said,"Marry me, not only will your parents feel at ease, but you can also strike a blow at the man who hurt you!" Therefore, their marriage did not stem from true love, but because of the contradictions and goals in their hearts.
Charles Bovary first marries Emma Rouault. You see, Charles was a doctor in the story. He met Emma when he was called to treat her father. Emma was a charming and somewhat idealistic young woman at that time. Charles was immediately attracted to her and they soon got married. However, as the story progresses, their marriage becomes a source of much turmoil and unhappiness as they both struggle with their own expectations and the reality of their relationship.