When the Past Cannot Be Renewed (Reborn)

Lin Jianqiu had been reborn four times and married three times. She had married the legitimate son of a great family, a young general, and a dissolute heir to a marquis's estate. Each time, she had become a widow as soon as she entered her husband's household. Each husband had died in the struggle over the imperial succession. No matter which prince her husband's family supported, that prince never became emperor. This was her fourth time being reborn. She had already prepared herself to become a widow again, and had even chosen a candidate. But the moment she opened her eyes, her sharp-tongued stepmother came in beaming and said, "The Grand Tutor's residence, the general's residence, the marquis's residence, and the chancellor's residence have all sent matchmakers. Which family do you want to marry into, darling?" Lin Jianqiu: ? Other characters' perspectives: 1 Gu Yichen had been reborn, back to the time before the struggle for the throne began. In his previous life, as the son of the Grand Tutor, he had followed the rules and regarded the Crown Prince as the rightful heir, naturally joining the Crown Prince's faction. But the Crown Prince tried to take the throne early and secretly plotted to murder the emperor. When the plot was exposed, all the Eastern Palace's officials were purged. Gu Yichen was imprisoned on his wedding night, then beheaded and left to wander as a ghost. Reborn, he swore never to repeat the same mistakes. He would not only bring down the Crown Prince and support the First Prince's ascension, but also bring his wife into his home as soon as possible, so they could uphold the family together and live in loving harmony. 2 Xiao Chengrui had been reborn, back to the time before his final campaign. In his previous life, his father and elder brother had both been killed in battle. In his quest for revenge, he impulsively joined the First Prince's ranks and fought at his side. Only as he lay dying did he learn that the First Prince was the traitor who had colluded with the enemy kingdom. He died full of hatred. Reborn, he swore never to repeat the same mistakes. He would not only expose the First Prince's crimes and support the Third Prince's ascension, but also bring his wife into his home as soon as possible, so they could uphold the family together and grow old side by side. 3 Li Jingxuan had been reborn, back to the time before his elder brother's death. In his previous life, he had unexpectedly become heir to the marquis's estate, but knew nothing of the struggle for power. He continued to fool around with the Third Prince as before, and was branded a member of the Third Prince's faction. The Third Prince's enemies then sent assassins to kill him. Reborn, he swore never to repeat the same mistakes. He would not only distance himself from the Third Prince and approach the Fourth Prince, who would win the succession struggle, but also bring his wife into his home as soon as possible, so they could uphold the family together and enjoy wealth and glory. 4 Qi Shou had been reborn again. This was his fourth time being reborn. As a powerful, treacherous official, every time he was reborn, he arranged for a different prince to ascend the throne. But the old emperor had only four sons. He decided to find a different kind of entertainment in his fifth life. He would marry, and his bride would be the famous beauty of the capital, a widow. P.S. This is an unconventional historical marriage comedy set in an alternate ancient world, with political power struggles. The romance is one-on-one. The heroine is a snake-like schemer, while the hero is a fox-like conspirator. It ends with two sages ruling together. Theme: Break free from the chains of fate and live for yourself