I Regretted Breaking Off the Engagement After I Was Reborn

"He's now the top scorer in the imperial exams. Why would he ever think of me, his poor wife from the days when he had nothing?"

I let out a bitter laugh. Knowing I couldn't escape death, I downed the poisoned wine.

He couldn't show his face, so his future brother-in-law cleared away the obstacle I posed for him.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day I married him.

Content warning: A short story told in first person

Theme: Cherish life