The Heir’s Wife Builds Her Own Empire

(Women supporting women + one-on-one romance + adorable child + political intrigue)

After transmigrating into the body of a marquis’s adopted daughter, Shen Qing Ci lives by one rule: I owe no one anything. I’ll make my own fortune.

To protect her legitimate elder sister, she volunteers to take her place in a marriage meant to bring good fortune to a sickly groom.

On their wedding night, the ailing young lord coughs up blood and says, “I’m sorry to put you through this.”

Shen Qing Ci remains unmoved. “It’s fine. I never planned to rely on a man anyway.”

The next day, she rolls up her sleeves and opens a restaurant, builds a chain, and monopolizes the capital’s trade routes.

The noblewomen mock her as “a penniless bride brought in to bring good fortune,” but she soon has them scrambling to pay for a place in line.

When a secondary consort from the prince’s household picks a fight, Shen Qing Ci shuts her up by throwing money at her.

Then one day, the sickly young lord corners her against a wall, the corners of his eyes red. “Shen Qing Ci, you saved my life and married me... In this life, you’re not getting away from me.”

Shen Qing Ci raises an eyebrow. “Sure. Let’s see who becomes the richest person in the capital first.”

Think I’m here to be the young lord’s wife? No, I’m here to become the wealthy family itself.