A Modest Marriage, No Handouts: Let My Wretched In-Laws Go Hungry

Looking back on Wang Heng’s previous life, she truly went from a heaven-blessed darling at the start to a lonely ghost after death.

She was born into a distinguished family, with three generations of officials before her. She grew up in the capital, surrounded by fine clothes, delicious food, and adoration. Yet when she grew up, she fell in love at first sight with Zhao Xianzhi, a scholar from a humble family, and married beneath her station at any cost. After the wedding, Wang Heng enjoyed none of the supposed benefits of marrying down. Instead, her husband ignored her, her in-laws mistreated her, and she died a miserable death.

Living again, Wang Heng secretly swears to show her awful in-laws just how formidable the legitimate daughter of the Wang family can be. She will no longer prop anyone up financially. Let her in-laws fend for themselves! Her husband, Zhao Xianzhi, still dreams of joining the cabinet and becoming prime minister. Hmph! How can she repay him for betraying her? By making sure his career goes nowhere.