A Song of Paulownia Blossoms

Foxlike powerbroker x cool and composed lady

In the eleventh year of Chengye, Zhuang Qiutong is reclaimed by the Zhuang family and, in accordance with a contract, marries Shen Jing'an, the Shen family's second son. But Shen Jing'an loves Zhuang Luohe, the fake heiress. When Zhuang Qiutong tries and fails to reconcile them, she is mocked and neglected after marrying into the Shen family.

Later, Zhuang Luohe changes her mind and joins the household. The head of the Shen family dies, transferring power to the second son, Shen Jing'an. Zhuang Luohe takes charge of the entire household, and the two of them join forces to torment Zhuang Qiutong.

Before she has been in the household for three years, the prophecy of the eminent monk comes true: "The paulownia flower falls and takes root; a qilin circles the manor." To protect the child Zhuang Luohe carries, Shen Jing'an pushes Zhuang Qiutong off a cliff.

Reborn in the thirteenth year of Chengye, Zhuang Qiutong no longer puts up with mistreatment. She wants only to leave this place of trouble, and the only person she can use is Shen Xiao'an, the eldest son, who died unexpectedly in her previous life.

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At just twenty, Shen Xiao'an became the first-rank Grand General of the Celestial Strategy, a shining star of the capital. Returning to the capital, he happens to meet a woman and falls for her at first sight, only to discover she's his younger brother's wife. He adheres to his principles, but can't withstand her constant advances.

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Zhuang Qiutong finally manages to use her connections to secure a divorce, but then Shen Jing'an before her suddenly becomes the Shen Jing'an from her previous life. Meanwhile, the person who once hated her has arrived in this life with an obsession that runs deep...

"Husband?"

Shen Jing'an suddenly kneels on the footstool, lifts the quilt, and reaches for her belly.

His warm palm rests against her stomach, but Zhuang Qiutong feels no warmth at all. Instead, a chill runs through her whole body.

"Three months pregnant? Why aren't you showing? Before, you..." The smile in Shen Jing'an's eyes stiffens. He wets his dry lips and gently rubs her fingers. "I was unconscious for so long. I had a terrible dream. In it, you lost the baby, but fortunately, it was only a dream."

Shen Jing'an talks on by himself. Zhuang Qiutong's expression has already turned cold. Her suspicions are confirmed, and fierce hatred spreads wildly through her.

This is... the Shen Jing'an from her previous life!

Note: Shen Xiao'an and Shen Jing'an are not blood relatives. Also, there is no infidelity during the marriage.

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