[Blurb]
Chen Yanning's identity in her previous life was exposed. She was thrown into prison, and not a single member of the Chen family escaped punishment.
Reborn in her maiden home, with her family safe and sound, she secretly vows to protect the Chen family.
The powerful young man she's admired since childhood comes to propose, but it's for her older half-sister. Her sister basks in the glory.
Having lived another life, Chen Yanning is already indifferent to him, until a refined and dashing young gentleman arrives at their residence.
Chen Yanning thinks she can afford to love again.
Outsiders say Chu Yan, the legitimate son of Prince Yuan, is a spoiled wastrel and no good.
Only Chen Yanning knows that after she died in her previous life, he ascended the throne and waited for her his entire life.
At a grand banquet in the empress's palace, the officials' wives and daughters have all departed.
Chu Yan holds a strand of prayer beads and gazes down at her. "Would you marry me?"
Chen Yanning asks in return, "Why should I marry you?"
He only smiles without replying.
After much hesitation, the Chen family finally decides to join their family to Prince Yuan's through marriage.
On the eve of his enthronement, Chen Yanning receives a letter bearing only a few brief words
"I would wield power over the court for you, and give you a lifetime of devotion."
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For Chu Yan, it didn't matter that he spent his first twenty years hiding his talents and enduring false accusations.
What mattered was meeting Chen Yanning. He should carry her, protect her, keep others from hurting her, and help her through the muddy swamps. Recommended
Theme: Growing through adversity and cherishing the people beside you
