Something's Not Right with My Wife and Child

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Lin Wanqing lived by the rules for more than a decade, hoping only to marry a good man and lead a simple life. But for no apparent reason, she caught the eye of the Lu family, one of the great clans, and became its prestigious eldest daughter-in-law.

After their wedding, Lin Wanqing was dutiful and respectable. She honored her elders, managed her husband's household, and handled everything with near-perfect efficiency.

But even this perfect life had one flaw: after three years of marriage, Lin Wanqing still hadn't conceived.

"My heart belongs to someone else. I married you only to fulfill my duty as the Lu family's eldest legitimate son. I won't mistreat you, but I can't give you love between a man and a woman. You don't need to bear me any children, either. After five years, I'll give you some property and a letter of divorce, and set you free."

On their wedding night, Lu Hangzhi left their bridal chamber after saying this. From then on, the couple slept separately.

A married woman with no children, who would receive property in a divorce, in exchange for having no husband's affection.

Lin Wanqing felt it was a good deal!

But in the fourth year of their marriage, Lu Hangzhi, who had said he didn't care about having children, went away on business for half a year. When he returned, a pregnant woman was at his side.

"Xiao'er is Caihua's younger sister. She's pregnant now, and I can't leave her without help. I'll have to trouble you to look after her from now on, my lady."

Lin Wanqing greeted her with a smile, showing no displeasure and making no fuss.

Just as she was about to reply, a child ran over and hugged her leg, calling out cheerfully, "Mother, Father wants to know when we're going to pick up Uncle Hang!"

Lu Hangzhi is the eldest legitimate son of the Lu family, the foremost clan in Yunzhou. Handsome as jade and blessed with every advantage, he once had a secret relationship with a merchant's daughter whose family was beneath his station. His elders broke them up by force.

In his youthful arrogance, Lu Hangzhi swore he would marry no one but Li.

So even after coming of age, he remained unmarried. Word spread throughout Yunzhou's great clans that this fine young master had gotten involved with a lowly merchant's daughter. No one wanted to marry into his family, fearing for their own reputations, and the Lu elders were frantic.

With no other choice, the Lu family lowered its expectations and arranged a marriage with the Lin family, a lesser clan in Yunzhou.

Lu Hangzhi was forced to marry Lin, and never once treated her kindly.

But Lin kept to her place and thought of him in everything. She built up his connections, safeguarded his reputation, and managed his household flawlessly. There was truly nothing to criticize.

Lu Hangzhi gradually began to see his wife differently. He thought that as long as she remained obedient, sensible, and dutiful, perhaps he could let her stay, and have children with her.

He began to accept his wife and wanted to grow old with her, but then he had to leave home on business for half a year.

While away, he encountered the younger sister of his old flame. For various reasons, he couldn't leave her in danger, so he brought her home, intending to ask his wife to look after her.

Lu Hangzhi was certain his virtuous and gracious wife wouldn't refuse.

But when he returned and saw the wife he'd been apart from for half a year, there was another child at her side.

"A Yin is still young and needs his mother's care. I hope you'll understand, my husband."

"Mother, is this Uncle Hang? Why isn't he like you and Father said?"

Lu Hangzhi: ? My wife has a child, but I'm not the father?

You bring a pregnant woman home after being away, so I prepare a child for you at home.

You give me a big shock, and I'll give you a big surprise.

Things to know before reading:

1. Both leads have had no other sexual partners, but the male lead really did have a first love. He's a jerk early on and gets thoroughly tormented later.

2. The child of his old flame's younger sister isn't the male lead's. He only takes her in, and this will be explained.

3. A Yin really is the leads' child, but the reason he suddenly appears involves spoilers, so it won't be revealed here. It will be explained in the story.

4. A Yin's role: helping the couple get together, being the female lead's darling and shield, and bullying the male lead.

5. The male lead eventually truly loves the female lead, but she always gives him only the affection due a wife.

6. This story has a transmigrated character.

This is an original work. Any similarities are purely coincidental.

The blurb was posted on Jinjiang Literature City, and a screenshot has been saved.

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"The Princess Is Ill"

A beautiful, openhearted princess who loves following celebrities x a scheming, rebellious prodigy who cuts off his own chance at marriage (Male Lead 1) / a flirtatious, sharp-tongued rake who takes nothing seriously (Male Lead 2)

Chu Yitang is the apple of the Grand Princess's eye, naturally beautiful, quiet, and gentle.

She looks reserved, but hides a secret.

She has a weakness for handsome, talented men, and secretly follows the young men of the capital who are both gifted and good-looking.

Jiang Xun, heir to the Duke of Chu, is accomplished at a young age and strikingly handsome. He's known as "the capital's top scholar," so of course he is one of her targets.

Unfortunately, Jiang Xun is already betrothed to Princess Baohua, who is the only woman in his heart.

Chu Yitang's dream is shattered, but that doesn't stop her from naming him "Husband Number One."

Then one day, Princess Baohua is exposed for having an affair with the eldest son of the Chancellor.

The whole capital erupts, and Jiang Xun is left with a green hat.

People all over the city have plenty to say: some pity the duke's heir, some curse the princess, and others mock the chancellor's eldest son.

The princess's actions enrage the public, who all take Jiang Xun's side.

To appease the people, the emperor annuls the princess's engagement to the duke's heir, then arranges for Chu Yitang, daughter of the Grand Princess, to marry into the duke's household instead.

Chu Yitang is immediately named Princess Jiabao and is scheduled to marry the heir to the Duke of Chu.

The whole capital erupts again, and so does Jiang Xun.

Chu Yitang is even more stunned. She's actually marrying "Husband Number One"!

After the wedding, she and her husband treat each other with respect and live their own lives.

Gradually, Jiang Xun is drawn to her and decides he wants to grow old with her.

Chu Yitang is always proper and never causes trouble. She is also warm and welcoming to every one of Jiang Xun's friends and colleagues.

But she is far warmer than she needs to be, and in time even Jiang Xun grows jealous.

He thinks Chu Yitang is simply helping him save face. Even when he feels jealous, he quietly accepts her kindness.

In reality, whenever Jiang Xun is with his friends, Chu Yitang hides nearby, eyes shining, smiling dreamily with her face in her hands.

"Hehe, Husband Number One, Husband Number Two, Husband Number Three... All my husbands are so handsome!"

But the sky can grow dark, and people can turn rotten.

Those "husbands" she follows are as graceful as jade in public, but act like beasts in private. They fool around, visit brothels, and indulge in debauchery. They're nothing like the ideal husbands she imagined.

Chu Yitang's vision goes black. Her fantasy is ruined!

Unfollow!!!

Luckily, her "Husband Number One" is still a gentleman. As long as Jiang Xun doesn't turn out rotten, he'll remain a good husband in her eyes.

Bonus scene:

The man wipes the blood from his body and face, puts on a smile, then returns home to have dinner with his beloved wife.

Jiang Xun: You haven't been eating much lately, my lady. Are you in a bad mood?

Chu Yitang: Not really. I'm just a little bored (my fantasy's ruined).

Jiang Xun: Then how about I take a day off soon and go out with you?

Things to know before reading:

1. The female lead is a fan. She becomes irrational when following celebrities, but immediately unfollows them when they ruin their image.

2. Male Lead 1 has a clean romantic history; Male Lead 2 has a rakish past.

3. This romance has two male leads. The entire story is based on authorial liberties, and any similarities are purely coincidental.

Theme: Cherish the person by your side. Your wife and children are what truly matter.