Gu Zhao had lived two lives. In her first, she became the wife of the Duke of Dingguo as a cook, living in great splendor. Though her household eventually fell into disarray and she was mocked by everyone, who wouldn't have envied her? In her second life, she became an heir to a modern family of miracle-working doctors. She lived without children, and ultimately died while saving someone.
Reborn in a single moment, she found herself back on the eve of her wedding, ordered by imperial decree to marry into the Duke of Dingguo's household and bring good fortune.
After working diligently all her life, Gu Zhao only wanted the kind of life she'd had before: no parents-in-law, a husband away from home, and one young child. It was perfect for lying flat and enjoying life.
Who could have guessed...
1. About secret identities
“Madam, they say you trained in the imperial kitchen and can make anything from hot dishes to desserts. Might we see you show off your skills today?”
Um...
Maybe we shouldn't eat it after all. I'm afraid we'll be poisoned...
“So this is what they mean by food and medicine sharing the same source? Madam, you have no teacher, yet you know so many poisons?”
I don't want to say. I'm afraid the truth would scare you to death!
2. About lying flat
“General? Didn't you say you'd be stationed at the border in a month?”
“I petitioned His Majesty. We're newlyweds. How could I leave my wife at home alone?”
“Then can I still... lie... flat?”
It was just past five in the morning, and the sky was only beginning to brighten.
“Get up. Come exercise with me. You're so frail...”
“Don't sit down right after eating. Come take a walk with me, or else...”
“Put down that romance novel. It's time for bed. We have to get up early tomorrow...”
For someone who wants nothing more than to lie flat, the greatest enemy is a husband who's extremely disciplined and strict, and likes to force you to do things.
