The Marquise

[Blurb]

When Zhang Yaoyao met Yu Linsu,

she had just been reborn in the body of a young woman who had been driven to her death by her mother-in-law.

While avenging that woman, she happened to cross paths with him,

and from then on, he pursued her relentlessly.

Pearls and jewels were just the beginning; he served up sweet nothings morning, noon, and night.

She had no idea what he saw in her.

Just as she was starting to fall for him, he suddenly laid his feelings bare.

It turned out that he liked how fierce she was when beating people up, and how ruthless she could be,

and wanted to marry her so she could deal with the terrifying people in his family.

Zhang Yaoyao: ...

After giving it some thought, she finally agreed.

She still had a great vengeance to avenge, and badly needed the status of his primary wife.

After all, he might be a bit of a scoundrel, but he was the heir to a marquis's estate.

Once they returned to the capital, his family proved every bit as fierce as she’d expected.

But the two of them worked together seamlessly and managed to carve out a smooth path for themselves.

Later, when she still hadn’t conceived, the elders suggested bringing in a few concubines. Naturally, she had no objection.

But that very night, he slipped into her room and asked whether it was time they had a child.

She glanced at him. “I only want to have a child with the man I love.”

He glared at her. “I only want to have a child with the woman I love!”

[A satisfying read, indulgent romance, business, household intrigue, schemes both subtle and overt]

(2020.6.24)

Recommended: my latest ongoing novel,

Spoiling the Little Princess

[Blurb]

Wen Ci personally arranged her marriage to Prince Xin, a crippled man who was gravely ill and close to death.

At first, all she wanted was the status of Princess Xin.

But Prince Xin was a renowned God of War, and a warrior like him shouldn’t be left to die in decay.

So after marrying him, Wen Ci cared for him attentively,

doing everything she could to make his final days more comfortable.

But who could have guessed that all those daily baths, cleaning, and massages,

plus the occasional words she whispered to him in confidence,

would make Prince Xin better and better, until it seemed he wasn’t going to die after all?

One morning, she opened her eyes and found herself gazing into a pair of deep, serene eyes.

He said, “Little girl, I’ve listened to your stories about taking revenge on your enemies every day. They’re so fascinating that I’ve decided not to die.”

Wen Ci was stunned.

He continued, “Little girl, how many enemies do you still have left? Once I’m back on my feet, I’ll have nothing to do. Why don’t I help you?”

Wen Ci’s eyes reddened.

He went on, “Little girl, I’m old enough to be your father, and I’m sick all over. I’m afraid I’ll leave this world before you do. What will you do all alone then?”

Wen Ci was about to speak,

but he said, “Even so, little girl, I can’t bear to let you go. Why don’t you stay by my side for another half of my life?”

At last, Wen Ci burst into tears.

Theme: Understand and accept one another, and face life with optimism