The Entire Capital Thinks I'm a Widow

[A supernatural-themed story, with a balance of plot and romance, sweet and satisfying.] Some women succeeded at bringing good luck to their husbands and were cherished by their in-laws. Others failed and married someone else who treated them well. Everyone said Bai Chuyu was unlucky: she had married a living corpse, would be a widow in all but name, and would waste away for nothing. Bai Chuyu looked at Mu Chen'an, whom only she could see, and thought, She'd rather be a widow, actually. Bai Chuyu was born into a marquis's household. Her mother died in childbirth, and she was branded a curse on her mother and sent to grow up in a Taoist temple deep in the mountains. When she was seventeen, the marquis's household arranged a marriage for her. She had no interest in romance, and was glad to hear that her intended had died young, or rather, that he didn't have long to live... The marriage was meant to bring him good luck. On their wedding night, Mu Chen'an, frail and sickly, lifted her veil, then closed his eyes and lay flat. He isn't dead. But he will be soon, right? Who would have guessed that when she got his birth details and had his fortune read, Mu Chen'an turned out to have a long-lived fate... Could he still be saved? If you don't die, I'll have no choice but to find a lover, or rather, climb over the wall every day to go out and do business. Ah, another day of wanting to be a widow. * Mu Chen'an was of noble birth, learned, refined, tall and graceful, and more handsome than a woman. He was hailed as the most elegant gentleman in the capital. But he was frail and often ill, spending most of each day asleep. Many women admired him, but none wanted to marry him and become a widow. No one knew that when Mu Chen'an was asleep, his soul could leave his body. Unlike his body, his soul was stronger than an ordinary person's, until he met a bride who could see him, brought in to bring him good luck. His bride was a pitiful girl whose mother was gone and whose father didn't care for her. Every day, she was busy doing business with ghosts and monsters, and every day was exhausting. He couldn't die yet. He had to protect her! Also known as #Husband, Don't Get in the Way of My Cultivation# - #I Have to Live for My Wife# Screenshot taken on 2021.08.11 Upcoming story: The Prince Consort I Kidnapped Is the Crown Prince [Strong-as-can-be female bandit chief x refined, gentle, delicate crown prince] The royal family was torn by infighting, officials were corrupt, and a famine hit. Relief supplies were divided up before they could even reach their destinations. Feng Lingwu, chief of the Black Eagle Stronghold, was born with superhuman strength, stood nine feet tall, and was unmatched in martial arts. She led her men in repeatedly raiding government property to aid disaster victims, earning a reputation among the people as a hero of troubled times. Until... Until the chief kidnapped a husband for her stronghold, and everyone learned the rumors were wrong: Feng Lingwu was actually Feng Lingwu, a beautiful young woman. Everyone at the stronghold said she had terrible taste for choosing a useless scholar as her husband. Feng Lingwu: "As long as he's handsome." The crown prince who gets by on his looks: "..." * Zhao Xiucheng was handsome, talented, refined, and learned, the perfect choice for heir to the throne. But his empress mother died young and her family had little influence, making him a target among the princes, who measured one another by their maternal clans. When an army of bandits threatened the imperial authority, the court sent him to negotiate with the Black Eagle Stronghold with only a small supply of provisions. As expected, he lost both the supplies and himself. The court erected an empty tomb in his name, praised his virtues, and hastily closed the matter. In truth, Zhao Xiucheng hadn't died. He had become the bandit chief's husband. At first, he intended to endure the humiliation, bide his time, and return to court. Later, he decided being a handsome husband who got by on his looks was pretty great. * Little scene "The chief's husband is so useless, he can't even wash his own clothes." Feng Lingwu lifted Zhao Xiucheng's reddened fingers and couldn't help kissing them. Second upcoming story: The Female Lead Got the Crown Prince's Script Wrong [Disguised-as-a-man, easygoing crown princess x future rebellious, possessive new emperor] Shangguan Jing died young and transmigrated into the Great Dong Kingdom as its crown prince, bound to the True Dragon Emperor System. The original host relied on the protection of his ancestors, made no effort to improve, acted arrogant and tyrannical, lived extravagantly, and pursued men. The crown prince's study companion, whom the original host had set his sights on, couldn't bear the humiliation and rebelled, becoming emperor and ending the dynasty that the Shangguan clan had ruled for eighteen generations. Shangguan Jing's mission was to take the original host's place and preserve the Shangguan throne. System: "The True Dragon Emperor System has planned the optimal path to the throne for you. You only need to hold a selection every year, follow the plan to bring daughters of powerful ministers into the palace, and bear heirs, then you can sit back and reap the rewards." That sounded pretty good: enjoy the company of beautiful women and leave the hard work to the next generation. But... Shangguan Jing pressed down on her chest binding. "I think there's been some mistake." System: "..." * The System was useless, but she still had to be crown prince. Shangguan Jing looked at the original host's life and decided to deal with future threats first. "Who was involved in the rebellion?" System: "The entire court rebelled." Shangguan Jing: "..." * To catch the bandits, catch their leader. The crown prince had three study companions. Study companion 1: Son of a grand secretary, skilled in literature. Study companion 2: Son of a general, skilled in martial arts. Study companion 3: Cousin on his mother's side, skilled in both literature and martial arts. Shangguan Jing: "It'll be easier to start with family." System: "The original host thought the same, which is why he tied him to the bed." Shangguan Jing: "..." * System: "The True Dragon Emperor System has replanned your path to the throne. As long as you work diligently, master both civil and military arts, and love the people as your own children, you can have a real man's body... Why are you lying down?" Shangguan Jing rolled her eyes. "Try again." Also known as #The System Makes Me Give Up# Theme: Life is short. Don't leave regrets.