His Wife Turns Over a New Leaf, and the Chancellor Stops Holding Court

[Healing] [Historical Romance] [Power Struggles]

That day, Bai Xueluo, the most famous courtesan in the pleasure quarter, sat in a bridal sedan on her way to be rejected at the altar. Zhu Yan, the most powerful chancellor in the Yun Kingdom, went with the crowd to watch the spectacle. From that moment on, the sight of the beauty in her stunning red wedding dress was engraved in the chancellor's heart.

Bai Xueluo furrowed her brow slightly. "How can you prove that you're Zhu Yan, the most powerful chancellor in the Yun Kingdom?"

Zhu Yan smiled with breathtaking beauty. "I'll give you a smile. In the ivory halls high above the court, one smile from Zhu Yan can topple the world."

Bai Xueluo: "What do I get if I bet with you?"

Zhu Yan: "If you win, I'll help you find the truth you're seeking, free of charge."

Bai Xueluo: "And if I lose?"

Zhu Yan wore a mischievous grin. "You'll live in the chancellor's residence as my servant for the rest of your life."

A crowd of maids and matrons gathered outside the room. "When did our young lady and her husband first meet?"

Dressed as a groom, Zhu Yan smiled warmly. "The day your young lady was rejected by the newly appointed top scholar. She sat in her bridal sedan, radiant in her red wedding dress, while I walked through the crowd, my sleeves fluttering."

Inside the bridal chamber, Bai Xueluo spoke with a hint of warning. "Who won our bet?"

Zhu Yan put on a fawning smile. "You did. I'm planning to offer you my entire life as the prize, too."

The former emperor and the new emperor exchanged glances. "Chancellor, stop showing off and get to court!"

Zhu Yan's expression turned cold. "I'm not going. I've resigned."