Original title: The Betrothed Fiancee Who Broke Off Her Engagement with the Male Lead
Zhang Wan transmigrates into a matriarchal world. Born into a prestigious family as the legitimate eldest daughter, she lives a life of privilege and dignity.
But a vivid dream jolts her awake.
Shen Nanchu, the man her family arranged for her to break off her engagement with, whom she had also whipped, will one day ascend the throne. Later, Zhang Wan will be executed by slicing, and her entire family will be wiped out.
Zhang Wan: "What should I do?"
She does everything she can to make up for the harm Shen Nanchu suffered... and almost never refuses him anything he asks for.
The most effective strategy is to win someone's heart, and that is Zhang Wan's plan, too. She thinks that once she has a place in Shen Nanchu's heart, the fate of her whole family will change along with it.
In the end, Zhang Wan does succeed. Shen Nanchu becomes completely obedient to her... Yet he still sends the entire Zhang family to prison.
Bonus scene:
After Shen Nanchu becomes emperor, he visits Zhang Wan in prison during his spare time.
His peach-blossom eyes shimmer as he leans close to her ear and whispers, "My wife, if you'll love me, I'll release your whole family right away."
All Shen Nanchu has ever wanted is Zhang Wan's sincere love.
But she doesn't love him.
Reader's guide: 1. A matriarchal society with female superiority, where men can bear children. If this bothers you, feel free to drop the novel. 2. The heroine approaches the hero at first only to stay alive, and gradually falls in love with him later. She does not whip him; this will be explained in the main story. 3. Both leads have flaws, and the hero is sweet on the outside but cunning within. 4. A sweet, indulgent romance. Please don't scrutinize it for historical accuracy.
Theme: Love is faith, it is light, and it can heal all the suffering in the world.
