She Hangs High in the Hall Like the Moon

Zhen Yueming and Xu Chengqian have been married for five years, and their marriage has been harmonious. Xu Chengqian is noble in status and handsome, with no concubines or secondary wives. He is the ideal husband, praised by every young woman and married woman in Shengjing.

But when Xu Chengqian suddenly falls into disgrace, Zhen Yueming has no way to save him. Just as she despairs, his name is cleared and he returns home safely. The person who handled his case is Lord Sun Qining, a legendary figure in Shengjing.

They say Lord Sun disguised herself as a man, won top honors in the imperial examinations, and earned the empress's favor. She was exceptionally appointed as a deputy director in the Ministry of Justice and became famous for solving one unusual case after another.

Now Lord Sun intends to marry into the Xu family as a co-wife.

“Zhen Yueming is nothing but a merchant's wife. She married above her station, and letting her become a co-wife is already a favor. She can do nothing to help Chengqian's future!”

“Lord Sun is a favorite of the empress, our Marquis Household's benefactor, and a brilliant investigator revered by the people. Her willingness to marry into our family is a blessing for the Xu family.”

“Yueming, don't make things difficult for me. I admire Lord Sun's talent and noble character. A remarkable woman like her shouldn't be buried in the inner quarters and made to lose her luster. She's my benefactor; this is simply repayment.”

Zhen Yueming agrees to give up her place as the principal wife in exchange for a divorce decree.

Later, the empress becomes an emperor and establishes examinations for women. Zhen Yueming takes first place and becomes famous throughout Shengjing.

Later, Zhen Yueming joins the Court of Judicial Review, solves a series of cold cases, and becomes its first female chief judge.

Later, Zhen Yueming finds a good man, the most exalted man in the world. He carefully gathers up her skirts and gently reminds her, “Careful, you're expecting.”

An unconventional crown prince versus a wealthy heroine with a hair-trigger temper