[A vengeful true noblewoman × a devoted-to-his-wife true wastrel]
[Both end up happily married + maxed-out heroine + hero grows up + she sweet-talks her wastrel husband into a lovesick grin + smart characters + court intrigue]
The Wen Zhong Marquis’s household has had only one heir for three generations, and everyone is waiting for Li Mingyi to die without an heir so they can inherit her family’s wealth.
Her previous life was utterly miserable. After being reborn, she refuses to marry into a prestigious clan and instead marries a wastrel. Wastrels are great: their hearts are simple.
On their wedding night, her wastrel husband lifts her veil, then immediately writes her a letter of divorce.
Who would dare marry this walking disaster? Two years ago, Li Mingyi beat him up for no reason, and he was bedridden for half a month.
Li Mingyi bursts into tears. “I was supposed to be the mistress of a prestigious household. Marrying you has ruined everything!”
Her wastrel husband: “Then why not elope?”
On the second day of their marriage, Li Mingyi realizes that her husband is easy to coax.
He writes her a letter of divorce? His handwriting is so pretty. Compliment him.
He rides through the streets? He looks so dashing on horseback. Compliment him.
He goes cockfighting and hunting dogs? He’s so generous with his money. Compliment him.
Everyone is waiting for Li Mingyi to divorce him so they can marry her and inherit her family’s wealth.
Then they realize things aren’t going as expected: the wastrel fiercely protects her, and he’s started to turn his life around. Soon they’ll have to kneel and shout, “Long live the Emperor!”
…
Second Master Yan’s declarations of love
[My wife should have been mistress of a prestigious household. I’ll make her Empress to make up for it.]
[My wife praised me. I don’t want to let her down.]
