After Remarrying My Ex-Husband

#Cool-headed, independent, clear-eyed heroine vs. possessive, domineering, celibate hero# 1. Before she was sent to Ji Yanzhi to be his concubine, Chu Ling was a pampered young lady from a modest household, a gentle and delicate jewel who had never fought with anyone. Even after her family fell into ruin and she was forced to become a concubine in the prince's manor, she still gave her whole heart to that cold and spiteful man. She had thought that gentleness and sincerity could protect her in a difficult life. It wasn't until Ji Yanzhi gave her a cup of poisoned wine, taking both her life and the life of the child in her womb, that Chu Ling finally understood: Nothing else in this world could be relied upon. If she wanted to live, she had to depend on herself. Reborn, Chu Ling awoke from her long dream. Carefully avoiding the path she had taken in her previous life, she made plans at every turn to find herself a good husband. But just as everything was finally on track, and she was happily looking forward to a new life, that man suddenly appeared again. 2. Ji Yanzhi, the Prince of Chen's heir, was born a son of a concubine. Ruthless and decisive, he seized his younger brother's title in a single thunderous stroke, becoming the most prominent nobleman in the capital. People said that although the heir had trouble walking, he was as handsome as Pan An and deeply trusted by the emperor. Soon, noble young ladies secretly vying for his attention had nearly circled the entire Prince of Chen's manor. But Ji Yanzhi thought himself above everyone and was impressed by no one. Then at a poetry gathering, he fell in love at first sight with the daughter of a minor official and petitioned the emperor to arrange their marriage. Everyone said Chu Ling was a humble sparrow who had become a phoenix, and that she must be overflowing with gratitude. Only the people of the Prince of Chen's manor knew how their cold, decisive lord had knelt outside his wife's door through the entire rainy night, eyes bloodshot, saying he was willing to pay for his sins with his life, begging her to take back the divorce papers. P.S.: 1. A gentle, self-reliant heroine, a native of the ancient world. She struggles against fate, though she has a rough time of it early on. She is always independent and clear-eyed. 2. A chaste but awful hero who abducts and coerces the heroine early on, then becomes a devoted husband later. 3. A slow-burn story of the hero trying to win his wife back. The heroine suffers physically and emotionally at first (please be aware), while the hero suffers intensely in both body and heart later. 4. Updates are temporarily irregular because I'm stuck on the writing and preparing for an exam in real life. I'll try to update daily. Updates may be short, but I will never abandon the story or leave it unfinished. The full story is expected to be 550,000 words. Please check out my next historical romance, Reborn as a Mute Wife! 1. Tang Ning had long heard of Ji Mingcheng's reputation. He was the local hooligan boss for miles around, good for nothing but his handsome face. He spent his days stealing chickens and dogs and causing trouble, making him the acknowledged scourge of Ningxing County. As she was about to marry, her parents held her hands with tears in their eyes. "Our dear Ningning, if you can't stand living with the Ji family, come home. Even though you're mute, your parents can still support you for the rest of your life." So even after she was seated on the wedding bed, Tang Ning was still anxious. Then her veil was lifted, revealing a face as handsome as jade, grinning with a mouthful of white teeth as he called her his darling wife. Tang Ning was delighted: Her husband was tall, handsome, and sweet-talking. How could he be the hooligan from the rumors? 2. Ji Mingcheng, Duke of Zhenguo, spent his life on the battlefield and rose to power and prestige. He had always gotten whatever he wanted, and even the emperor had to show him respect. As he lay dying, the only thing he could not stop thinking about was his mute wife, who had died young. When he was young and hotheaded, not even the best advice could stop him from acting like a fool. He had made his mute wife suffer countless times. It wasn't until his actions had destroyed his family that Ji Mingcheng finally came to his senses and reformed. But by then, Tang Ning had fallen ill from overwork, and she passed away just two months after he rose to power. She had shared all the bitterness with him and not a drop of sweetness. After Tang Ning died, Ji Mingcheng remained alone for the rest of his life. He died of grief before turning forty. Unexpectedly, after his death, he was reborn one month before his wedding He was still the little hooligan who had thrown Ningxing into chaos, and his Ningning was still a shy, unmarried young woman. His parents earnestly advised him, "Tang Ning is a good girl. She just can't speak. You mustn't look down on her..." Remembering all the cruel things he'd said in his previous life, Ji Mingcheng slapped himself hard, grabbed the engagement papers, and ran off to deliver the betrothal gifts. The Ji family parents: ??? [shocked] #Dear Ningning, in our last life you stood in front of me. This time, I'll protect you from behind.# #All the sweetness of both our lives is yours.# Theme: Our fate is in our own hands.