For the sake of her family's future, the legitimate eldest daughter, Gu Jingshu, obeys an imperial decree and marries into the Marquis of Guang'an's household as Xiao Yuchen's heir's wife.
But Xiao Yuchen has only ever loved the one who got away.
For ten years, she lives alone, takes charge of every household affair, pours her heart into managing the family and supporting her husband's family, only to receive daily coldness and contempt. She is never shown the slightest kindness or warmth.
When she is bedridden and on the verge of death, what awaits her is not even a moment of concern from her husband. Instead, the marquis's household holds a grand banquet to welcome his first love into the family as his legal wife.
Ten years of humble devotion ultimately become one enormous joke. She closes her eyes with hatred in her heart.
Reborn on the day of her wedding, Gu Jingshu refuses to repeat the same mistakes.
She puts aside the grievances and hatred of the past ten years and makes careful plans for the two of them at every turn.
"Miss Tai Sang is frail and sensitive. Be careful not to speak harshly and upset her."
"She is delicate and picky about food. Have plenty of soft, easy-to-eat snacks ready to suit her tastes."
"She tends to overthink. Never lose your temper when something happens. Be patient and comfort her."
Just as everyone in the capital praises her generosity and virtue, calling her a model mistress of a noble household, Gu Jingshu produces the divorce agreement she signed long ago and leaves the marquis's household in style, taking her dowry with her.
Only after losing her does Xiao Yuchen come to his senses and regret everything.
He brings betrothal gifts to ask Gu Jingshu to marry him again, but Xie Shuhuai coolly bars his way. "Why is the heir looking for my wife?"
Everyone is astonished. The Prince of Chengyou, known for his erratic temper and ruthless methods, feared by the young scions of noble families and spoken of in dread by the common folk, has finally found someone he intends to protect for the rest of his life.
