My Husband Bullies Me

Cui Yuanwan was dazzlingly beautiful. She married for the sake of her family's interests, but fate led her to the wrong man. Later, her family fell into ruin, and she met a tragic end. Reborn in the year she was to be married, just as the wedding plans were being set in motion, she received a marriage proposal from Grand Academician Yan Sui. In her previous life, she and Yan Sui had only met by chance. This time, even if she had to bow her head and put on an act, she would ditch the scum, secure a powerful match, protect her own wealth and honor, and ensure her family prospered for generations. While her former in-laws' household descended into chaos, Cui Yuanwan married into the Chancellor's manor in grand style. On their wedding night, Cui Yuanwan slipped open Yan Sui's sash and cooed coquettishly, "My lord, please be gentle with me." Before long, once Yan Sui was no longer of any use to her, Cui Yuanwan wanted to get away. Her brows furrowed and her eyes filled with tears as she pretended to be pitiful and wronged. "I'm afflicted with a serious illness, and I'm afraid I can no longer stay by your side. Perhaps we should end this marriage." * Yan Sui was nothing like the proper scholar outsiders thought him to be. Whatever he wanted, be it a person or a thing, he would hold on to it tightly, no matter what it took. He coveted power, and so, while still young, he rose to become one of the three chancellors. When he happened to catch sight of Cui Yuanwan's extraordinary beauty, he knew she was already betrothed, yet he still forced her to marry him. At first, Yan Sui treated Cui Yuanwan as a plaything, a passing whim. His heart was not in it, yet he gave her brocade and silk and ensured her family would prosper for generations. Later, he fell captive to the flirtatious, affectionate gaze in Cui Yuanwan's eyes. Even when she claimed to be ill and said she needed to move away to recuperate, Yan Sui readily agreed, giving her a freedom she had never known before. Until one day, when he went to visit her and caught sight of her laughing and teasing several handsome young officials. She looked not at all ill. Listening to the laughter filling the courtyard, Yan Sui tasted for the first time what it was like to be deceived by a woman. This woman would have to be taught a proper lesson. ** Later, Yan Sui pinned her against the door. Though his anger was burning hot, he lifted her chin, his voice impossible to read. "You were laughing so happily with them." "Don't let people hear only your laughter. Let them hear how you cry, too." 1. One-and-only pairing, happy ending, female lead reborn. Clear-headed, scheming, flirtatious black-lotus heroine VS a possessive, brooding, sinister powerful official. 2. Marriage first, love later / forced possession / the female lead is a liar, and puts on an act every day. Blurb screenshot saved on 2022.6.11. Theme: Making up for regrets and reuniting.