My Husband Holds the Highest Office

This book updates whenever the author feels like it!!! Blurb: Lin Qi married Song Jinan, a farmer's son, with a generous dowry, going from a merchant's daughter to the wife of a successful scholar. Song Jinan proved himself worthy, smoothly entering the greatest academy in the land, passing the provincial examination, placing first in the palace examination, and joining the Hanlin Academy. Lin Qi's title rose alongside her husband's, from the wife of a scholar to the wife of a provincial graduate and finally Madam Song. On the day they moved into the residence bestowed by the emperor, Song Jinan said, “At last, I haven't let you down.” Standing in the old Lin family home, Lin Qi gave him a faint smile. “I hope your career continues to prosper, my husband, until you reach the highest office.” Reader's Notes: 1. The heroine's parents were exiled because of a succession struggle among the princes. Raised by her maternal uncle's family from childhood, she escaped the same fate. In the early part of the story, she helps the hero build his career. After they rise to power in the middle and later parts, she settles scores with and suppresses her enemies. She has a few clever schemes of her own. 2. The setting is entirely fictional. The heroine was born into this world. Prequel Blurb: Thoughts of Huannian Gu Huannian is the youngest daughter of Censor Gu, born to him in his old age. After she came of age, Censor Gu, who usually looked down his nose at everyone, surveyed the eligible young men of the capital and decided that not one of them was good enough for his precious girl. As a result, Gu Huannian reached eighteen without a betrothal, much to her mother's dismay. Desperate people make foolish choices. The day after his wife gave him a scolding, the censor copied the custom of snatching a son-in-law from the examination candidates and dragged home a poor scholar who had placed first in the imperial examination, then forced the man to marry into his family. Gu Huannian's mother thought it absurd at first. On second glance, she thought the young man was handsome and that her future grandson would look good. Then she turned to her daughter. “Sweetheart, marry this one. At least he's easy on the eyes.” Gu Huannian straightened her clothes, set down her embroidery, and asked gently, “Are you married? Do you have a fiancee? Is there a woman you love?” Lin Yuanjing, the poor scholar who had placed first in the imperial examination, shook his head to each question. Gu Huannian stole a demure glance at him. She had to admit, her mother's eye for a handsome face was excellent. The story of how the Gu mother and daughter chose a husband based on his looks couldn't be kept secret, and it spread through the capital, giving the noble young ladies a good laugh. Later, Gu Huannian went with Lin Yuanjing to his provincial posting, dressed in plain clothes and visibly pregnant. Her shabby appearance became another source of mockery. Five years later, the couple were summoned back. He was a first-rank tutor to the crown prince, and she was the youngest first-rank noblewoman ever appointed by imperial decree. The onlookers were stunned. How old were those two again? Tsk, is serving the future emperor really that rewarding? Theme: Stand upright and strive to be strong!