[Sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside noblewoman x Jealous, brooding man] Brothers fighting over a wife, a battlefield of love
Shen Wanyun, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's residence, was breathtakingly beautiful, unrivaled in the capital. She and the heir of the Duke of Dingguo's residence had been childhood sweethearts, and everyone said they were a perfect match, destined by heaven to marry.
Then the second son of the Duke of Dingguo, born to a concubine, returned from the battlefield with glorious achievements.
The emperor was delighted and asked what reward he wanted. All he requested was an imperial decree of marriage, so he could marry Shen Wanyun, his future sister-in-law.
After a year of marriage, the second son was gentle and considerate, and Shen Wanyun was obedient and virtuous. They treated each other with respect, yet kept their distance.
Then, after an accident, Shen Wanyun was thrown into the water and lost three years of her memories. She had completely forgotten how this marriage had come about.
The second son coaxed her, saying that they had fallen in love and married of their own accord. Shen Wanyun didn't believe a word of it.
She turned to her childhood sweetheart, the heir, and confided, "How could I have married a brute like your younger brother?"
When the second young master found out, jealousy consumed him. He resolved to show her what a real brute was like, but at the last moment, he gently kissed away her tears. "Don't cry, my wife. It must be someone else's fault!"
But from that day on, he kept Shen Wanyun confined in the rear courtyard.
The upright gentleman he once was disappeared. The second young master revealed his ruthless nature, even going so far as to betray his own brother and have the heir of the Duke of Dingguo's residence sent to the imperial prison.
When he returned to the rear courtyard, he saw Shen Wanyun cross-legged, beckoning him with a finger. "Husband~ Locking him up isn't enough. Could you help me finish him off?"
Reading guide:
1. 1v1, both leads sexually inexperienced. Sweet, satisfying romance with a happy ending.
2. The male lead is brooding and possessive; the female lead is sweet on the outside and dark on the inside. Neither is a good person.
3. Contains plenty of competition between men and love-triangle drama. Read with caution if that bothers you.
Theme: Competition makes people improve
