The Marquis's Worthy Daughter-in-Law

Just as Gu Jinxiu was discussing marriage, word came from the Marquis of Wuding's manor that her elder sister had died in childbirth.

Her eldest sister left behind two very young children.

For a number of reasons, Gu Jinxiu obeyed her father's orders and married her former brother-in-law, Fu Shi'an.

On their wedding night, Fu Shi'an told her bluntly, “I didn't want this marriage. I can't give you my affection.”

Gu Jinxiu didn't mind. She only wanted to raise the two children well, establish herself as the marquis's household mistress, and make plenty of money.

She brought order to every corner of the marquis's manor, earning the constant praise of her parents-in-law.

She thought she would go on living this way, but then Fu Shi'an was sent to suppress bandits. When he returned, he brought a young woman with him and, as if possessed, insisted on marrying her as his secondary wife.

Even a clay figurine has a temper, and Gu Jinxiu had her pride and limits. She immediately asked him for a divorce.

Whoever wants to be mistress of the marquis's household can have the job. She's done with it!

Someone secretly rejoiced: At last, my chance has come!

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The main plot takes priority. There is no romance in the early chapters. Fu Shi'an is a background character, and the male lead barely appears at first.