The Chancellor's Wife Is Still in School

[Complete] Some parts of the story have been substantially revised. Please refer to the version published on Jinjiang.

This is a companion novel to "Spoiled". A fatherly husband and a sweet, doting coming-of-age romance. Complete. Blurb at the very end.

A pampered little beauty × a cool, chaste political big shot

The Yan family was wiped out in a fire overnight, leaving only Yan Jing'er, who couldn't lift a finger to help around the house. So she had no choice but to pack her things and head to the capital to seek help from her betrothed.

Gu Jingchen had just returned to his residence after court when he spotted a delicate little girl sitting in a chair, wiping away tears.

Gu Jingchen: "Who is this...?"

The steward said, "She says she's your wife-to-be."

Gu Jingchen: ?

The little girl's eyes were red and swollen from crying. She looked at him timidly with bright, deer-like eyes.

After a moment's silence, Gu Jingchen gave a faint nod. Then he would take her in for now.

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The noblewomen of the capital all knew that Chancellor Gu had a young adopted sister, so they rushed to curry favor with her. For a long time, Yan Jing'er was the darling of every banquet. That is, until the year of the palace banquet when Chancellor Gu led her in by the hand, leaving everyone stunned and confused.

Gu Jingchen: "This is my wife-to-be."

The noblewomen: ???

Little Scene One:

To make it easier for her to get to school, Gu Jingchen gave her careful instructions every day on the way there. "If anyone asks, say I'm your older brother."

Yan Jing'er nodded obediently. "Okay."

One day, after work, Gu Jingchen went to pick her up from school and saw a young man trying to coax his little fiancée with snacks.

The young man asked, "Who is this?"

Yan Jing'er smiled brightly. "My older brother."

The young man grew solemn and respectfully greeted him. "Hello, big brother."

Gu Jingchen: ...

Little Scene Two:

Before an exam, Yan Jing'er tried cramming at the last minute, and went to Gu Jingchen for help.

"Husband, I don't understand this problem. Can you explain it to me...?"

She opened the door and saw a group of officials discussing state affairs in the study.

Gu Jingchen pinched the bridge of his nose, then regretfully waved everyone away. "Let's leave it there for today. Gentlemen, you may go."

The next day, the servants whispered among themselves: "I heard the Chancellor tutored his wife until dawn, then rapped her on the palm. She was crying and everything."

"Reading Guide"

1. A warm, everyday story with a lively, sweet tone.

2. The leads only start dating and get married after the heroine grows up.

3. An alternate historical setting where women can serve in government and continue their studies as adults.

4. The Yan and Gu families were betrothed from birth. Since a firstborn son doesn't count, the promise passes to the next child. That's why the leads have an age gap of ten years. Read with care if this bothers you.

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Blurb for the companion novel below

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A soft, silly beauty × a seemingly gentle and refined Crown Prince who is actually a scheming yandere with an intense possessive streak

When A Yuan was little, she got separated from her family at a temple fair and twisted her ankle. A handsome older boy carried her until she found her family.

That older boy was so handsome, with his elegant, refined features, as clear and bright as the moon in the sky.

He told her he was dependent on others and had a tragic life, and could barely afford to eat. But he was determined to make something of himself and vowed to rise above everyone else.

A Yuan felt sorry for him and was moved. Gathering her courage, she comforted him: "Don't be sad, Big Brother. A Yuan has savings. I'll support you."

She only supported him for two or three years, but then the older boy transformed into the notorious, ruthless Crown Prince.

A Yuan: QAQ I don't think I can afford to support him anymore.

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Xiao Yun was born the pride of heaven and named Crown Prince from birth. But court politics were treacherous and fate unpredictable. The years he spent deposed were the darkest period of his life.

Then a little girl unexpectedly stumbled into his world.

She was pure and adorable, with two little dimples at the corners of her lips when she smiled, as well-behaved as a rabbit. Teasing her now and then gave him something to do.

But somewhere along the way, his teasing turned into affection.

The year she came of age, he heard that her family was considering several suitors for her.

Xiao Yun sneered and broke into her room that very night.

"Does A Yuan want to take my affection and then abandon me?"

"You're a big liar."

"Who does A Yuan want to marry?"

"What are you going to do?"

"Nothing," Xiao Yun said with a gentle smile, his fingertips tenderly tracing her delicate cheek. "Whoever A Yuan marries, I'll ruin him."

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The year after the Crown Prince regained his position as heir, the emperor intended to choose a consort for him at a palace banquet.

The Marquis's daughter was dazzling; the Duke's daughter was dignified. They were all beautiful, blushing shyly. But the Crown Prince suddenly rose and walked over to the daughter of a low-ranking official.

His expression was doting. "A Yuan, come here."

"Reading Guide"

1. A Yuan's full name is Chu Hua. She was a chubby little ball as a child, so her parents gave her the nickname A Yuan, meaning round.

2. The leads are eight years apart. They only start dating and get married after the heroine comes of age.

3. Sweet, doting everyday romance, lively and easygoing.

4. The heroine has baby fat and is a little chubby. She'll grow up into a stunning beauty.

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