The Sickly Prince's Beloved Consort

The body she was reborn in is shrouded in mystery, stained by a bloody case, and possesses a unique ability. Her family considered her a monster and abandoned her at a remote temple when she was little. When she takes over the body, her family summons her back and makes her marry Zhan Jibei, the weakest and most useless of the dynasty’s princes, in place of her legitimate older sister. Her eldest sister says, “Fifth Sister, you’re a monster. Marrying Zhan Jibei, that useless sickly prince, is perfect: a monster paired with a sickly prince!” Her second sister says, “Fifth Sister, don’t worry. I’ll send you two strapping men. If the sickly prince can’t satisfy you in bed, those two will be more than enough...” Her third sister says, “Fifth Sister, you lived at a temple for so long, so you must have a heart of compassion. Help Big Sister get through this ordeal, and we’ll all be grateful to you.” She agrees to the marriage! But not for any of the so-called ‘kind’ reasons they gave. It’s because... One day, when the gold buried beneath the sand shines with dazzling brilliance... [Excerpt One] “He has no power, no strength, and no good looks. He’s a man with nothing going for him! Who would want to marry him? What if he dies during the wedding ceremony? Then some witch will call her a husband-killer, and she’ll bear that shameful label for the rest of her life!” “Exactly. Look how sickly he is. Even if he doesn’t die now, he probably won’t live another year. He looks short-lived. Marry him and you’ll be a widow in no time...” When the day comes that the sickly prince transforms into the supreme ruler, ascending the throne to look down upon the world, only then will they understand, regret, and hate how shortsighted they were... [Excerpt Two] Leng Jiu says, “Let’s get divorced. I can’t live like this anymore!” Zhan Jibei roars back, “Fine, then don’t! Let’s get divorced! Whoever backs out is a coward! You can have the throne, the empire, and even the sons! But can you hire me as their wet nurse? Wherever you go, I’ll go too!” Leng Jiu spits out the tea she just drank, splattering it across the floor, then walks away without a word. Zhan Jibei asks, “Wife, where are you going?” Leng Jiu answers crossly, “To buy groceries and make your favorite braised pork!” Zhan Jibei says, “I’ll come with you!” In the middle of the night, Leng Jiu asks Zhan Jibei, “Why do you always give in to me whenever we argue?” Zhan Jibei replies, “I’m 190 centimeters tall, and you’re 160. When I talk to you, don’t I have to lower my head first?”