Xue Xiaozhou died on the third day of her wedding, poisoned by her husband’s own hand. Reborn at the age of fifteen, she looked at her still-youthful reflection in the mirror and let out a cold laugh. In her previous life, she had married for her family’s sake and paved the way for her husband, only to receive a cup of poisoned wine and the execution of her entire household in return.
In this life, she swore to live for herself. Armed with memories of her previous life, she secretly laid her plans and stirred up the capital. The young ladies of the capital mocked her merchant family origins and said she knew nothing of proper conduct. She responded by buying up an entire street, becoming the capital’s biggest real estate magnate. The scions of noble families sneered that she showed her face in public and lacked decorum. She founded a women’s business association and led countless women out of their inner chambers to make fortunes of their own. The crown prince fell for her, the Grand Secretary bent to her will, and a prince from an enemy kingdom became obsessed with her. Xue Xiaozhou, however, focused solely on building her business. Men? They were nothing but a pretty flourish. Until the husband who had poisoned her in her previous life knelt before her, eyes red. “Xiaozhou, I know I was wrong. Give me one more chance.” She gave her fan a gentle wave, her smile bright as spring sunshine. “Young Master Xie, you’re standing in the way of my business.”
Later, when the new emperor ascended the throne, Xue Xiaozhou became the first female tycoon in history.
