My Stepsister Insisted We Swap Betrothals

Song Xunyue's stepmother despised her, her younger sister bullied her, and her stepmother deliberately married her off to a poor scholar. Who could have guessed that before long, the poor scholar would pass the highest imperial examination and rise to power, eventually becoming a force to be reckoned with at court? Song Xunyue became the most sought-after official's wife in the capital, enjoying boundless glory for a time. But only she knew how cruel and vicious the man was in private. He wore her down until she fell ill from depression and died young. After being reborn, just as Song Xunyue was racking her brains to break off the engagement, her stepsister, who had also been reborn, insisted on swapping marriages with her. To escape her former husband, Song Xunyue gritted her teeth and climbed into the sedan chair bound for the Prince of Yan's estate. Everyone said Prince Xie Yaochen of Yan had an unfavored mother, was himself unambitious, and had nothing going for him but his title. But only after marrying into the prince's estate did Song Xunyue discover that Xie Yaochen was incredibly rich! And he loved having fun and never came home! After a life of hardship, Song Xunyue sipped abalone soup simmered with eight ingredients and wept with gratitude: Her husband was worth a fortune, she was mistress of the household, and he wasn't in love with her. What kind of heavenly life was this? In his previous life, Xie Yaochen only wanted to be a wealthy man of leisure. Who knew that his foolish princess consort would use his name to seize the throne, causing his father to reject him and leading to his death at the hands of assassins? After being reborn, Xie Yaochen prepared a cup of poisoned wine, ready to send the fool to her death. But when he lifted the bridal veil, the princess consort turned out to be Madam Gu, who had died of illness in his previous life. Xie Yaochen sneered. It seemed he wouldn't need to lift a finger. But as time passed, Xie Yaochen discovered that his new princess consort was not only in robust health, but also spent his money like there was no tomorrow. She ate, drank, and made merry every day, turning life into one long celebration. Xie Yaochen couldn't sit still. Why had he married a princess consort who spent his money while he was left to keep a lonely bed? Was he an idiot? So, on that beautiful night, he finally entered Song Xunyue's room. The old emperor had been a wise ruler all his life, yet as he grew old, his sons fought until not one remained. As he grieved, his good-for-nothing son returned from his travels with his princess consort, bringing along a little grandson. The family of three looked rosy and cheerful as they surrounded him, giving him gifts and telling him amusing stories about their travels. Having once again experienced the joy of family, the old emperor sighed and handed over the throne. Xie Yaochen: ? Song Xunyue: ? Song Yaoyue, consumed with regret at the Gu residence: ??? #A story about two good-for-nothings coasting to victory# Reading guide: 1. The female lead, male lead, and younger sister are all reborn. In their previous lives, the male lead and the younger sister were married in name only. 2. One-on-one romance, updated daily. The setting is fictional, so please don't scrutinize it for historical accuracy. 3. No common triggers. Please decide for yourself about anything else. [Don't tell me you're dropping it] [Comments from readers of unauthorized copies are not welcome] Theme: Truly outstanding people can live a life of their own making, no matter the circumstances