The Slave’s Wife

Prince Duan Liu Kanyuan is not yet thirty, but he has already cultivated a thoroughly measured temperament. Every move he makes conforms to propriety, and there is not the slightest trace of youthful arrogance from his early success. He has a personal attendant named Feng An, who has served him for years and always follows the rules. At first, Feng An took a liking to the daughter of an old woman who did odd jobs in the front courtyard and came to ask Liu Kanyuan for a favor. At the time, Liu Kanyuan was thinking about affairs of state and barely listened. He agreed without much thought. When Feng An got married, Liu Kanyuan gave him an extra thirty taels. The first time Feng An was on duty after his wedding, he arrived late in the morning, panting from running, with a sheen of sweat on his forehead. Liu Kanyuan couldn't help laughing. Feng An bragged to people about how gentle and beautiful his wife was, and Liu Kanyuan merely smiled. Then one day, by a twist of fate, he spent a night of passion with a woman. The next day, he learned that she was Feng An's wife. Afterward, he recalled the past again and again, remembering all the things Feng An had said while boasting about his wife. Every word was a needle, each one piercing his heart. Please read before starting: 1) The male lead is a feudal prince, and the heroine also has the feudal beliefs of her era. We should, of course, view their story critically. 2) The male lead forces himself on her, so don't expect too much logic. Just read it for what it is. 3) The heroine is initially the male supporting character's wife. What happens between her and the male lead is the result of a villain's scheme, not something they choose. Their romance does not develop until after the heroine and her husband divorce. Recommended: A fellow author's similarly melodramatic novel, 《Stealing My Nephew's Wife》 by Yi Lisha. Theme: Work hard and strive for a better life