Reborn heroine + second male lead takes the spotlight + marriage before love + mutual redemption + scumbag gets his comeuppance + face-slapping the villains + palace and household intrigue
Gu Wanning was the apple of the Gu family's eye. But when she was nine, she fell into the water while saving Lu Huai, suffered brain damage, and became the village idiot everyone in the capital mocked.
They had grown up together as childhood sweethearts, and their marriage had been arranged.
Four years into their marriage, all Gu Wanning got from Lu Huai was: "She's just an idiot."
Lu Huai and his sister-in-law were secretly involved, their affection growing ever more passionate.
When she returned to her wedding day,
Gu Wanning was no longer foolish. She cast Lu Yan aside and resolutely married the Duke's eldest son, Lu Yan, whose own brother had cuckolded him.
On their wedding night, Lu Yan stepped into the bridal chamber. The bride gazed at him with shining eyes and spoke two words: "Elder Brother."
At the sight of the young woman's radiant smile, he was momentarily convinced he was dreaming.
Later, when Lu Huai learned that she was no longer foolish, he ran to her courtyard like a madman, begging for forgiveness.
Lu Yan said calmly, "Second Brother, Ningning is your sister-in-law. Show some respect."
The man gently brushed his fingers over her rosy lips and coaxed her, "What should you call me?"
Gu Wanning took a step back and ventured, "Elder Brother?"
"Wrong." Lu Yan chuckled, taking his time as he said, "Try again."
"Hu... husband?"
Lu Yan smiled. "Good girl, Ningning."
I really like this kind of story where the male protagonist is very fond of the female protagonist. He can tolerate all the little thoughts of the female protagonist. The female protagonist is also very good. There are a lot of foreshadowings buried in it. The male protagonist must have always had a crush on the female protagonist. The author will update it soon. I am really looking forward to the plot in the future.