Reborn as a Powerful Minister

When Lu Moning died, he held the highest position among the ministers and wielded power over the entire court. People called him Lu the Just, yet even he could not escape the fact that his body was crippled and he could barely walk. He had once been the youngest top scholar in the Zhao Kingdom, a dashing young man with a brilliant future. But his stepmother framed him. Just as he was about to take office, he was substituted for his younger brother and sent off to marry in his place. His legs were broken, his voice poisoned away, and he suffered in the inner quarters for three years. Even after he personally slew the culprit, cleared his name, and returned to court, the regret remained with him for the rest of his life. He died young, consumed by sorrow. When he opened his eyes again, his soul had returned to the moment he was sent to marry in his brother's place. This time, he would make up for every regret from his past life. He just never expected to get involved with someone he shouldn't have. Lu Moning: This man deserves to die. Someone: Come, come. Don't dirty your hands, my beloved minister. I'll do it. Lu Moning: This man deserves to be executed. Someone: Yes, yes. Careful not to get blood on you, my beloved minister. Come into my arms. Lu Moning: This subject wishes to marry. Someone: Of course, of course. What day would you consider auspicious for entering the palace, my beloved minister? Lu Moning: ...This subject wants to take a wife, not become one. Someone: Take a wife, take a wife. I'll have myself bundled up and sent to your residence right away. Lu Moning: ... Content warning: childbirth Theme: