The Grudge-Bearing Husband's Road to Promotion

After waking up, Fu Ling found herself in the body of Fu Ling'er, daughter of the richest man in Luzhou, with a penniless scholar lying beside her.

She learned that her father was bringing people to catch her in the act and threatening to break her legs, while the poor scholar had seduced her, stolen her heart, and planned to take her money too.

Fu Ling'er fled home that very night. Facing Master Fu's fury, she promptly admitted defeat and begged him to take her in.

But her reputation was ruined, and no one dared marry her.

Fu Ling'er said she had a plan. She set her sights on scholars from out of town who were heading to the capital to take the imperial exams. She gave them travel money and sponsored their journeys to the capital, with just one condition: if they passed with flying colors, they had to marry her as their legal wife.

Pei Jinchen was one such hapless target. A disaster had struck his hometown, leaving his family shattered, and he had fled to Luzhou. Fu Ling'er gave him travel money and paid for his trip to the capital to take the exams. She was practically a goddess descended to earth. As he left, she gazed at him affectionately and repeatedly urged him not to forget to marry her once he passed.

From then on, he studied with all his might, devoting himself to earning distinction. At last, he passed the highest imperial exam. That day, he prepared the betrothal gifts and hurried back to Luzhou to surprise Fu Ling'er.

By the familiar little river, she was bidding an out-of-town scholar an affectionate farewell. "My dear, don't forget our promise. Once you pass the exams, remember to come ask for my hand. I'll be waiting right here!"

After the scholar left, she lounged back in a reclining chair, looking faintly impatient. "How many more today? Let's finish the performance and get home early!"

She pulled out a little notebook and carefully counted the names of the scholars she'd sponsored.

"Young Master Zhang got into the Ministry of Rites, Young Master Li entered the Hanlin Academy, and Young Master Pei is at the Ministry of Revenue."

Her maid asked, "Which one are you planning to choose, miss?"

"Whichever one has the highest rank, of course."

There's nothing wrong with climbing higher.

Pei Jinchen turned and left in a fury. Then he found out that among those who had also come to Luzhou to seek her hand were the Minister of Justice, the Grand Tutor, and the Emperor's own younger brother.

He gritted his teeth and pushed himself to climb the ranks.

He worked himself to the bone, finally rising all the way to Grand Chancellor. On the day he came to propose, he wore a purple robe and jade belt and looked exceptionally handsome. "Can you marry me this time, my lady?"

Fu Ling'er, reclining in her chair, couldn't help swallowing.

A little swindler who says whatever suits the person she's talking to * A sweet, innocent man who falls for her willingly even after being swindled 800 times

Synopsis written on August 5, 2024, and saved with a screenshot.

Theme: Be sincere