The Lord of Power Dotes on His Wife

Everyone says that Fu Yuxiu, the third prince of the Xuan'an dynasty, is mute, useless, and destined to die young. Shen Ruohua, an orphan from a general's household who was once the designated crown princess, still throws herself into marriage with him and becomes the third prince's consort.

A good-for-nothing wastrel paired with a prince out of favor, Shen Ruohua is delighted, thinking she can keep her husband in line and protect her family's estate. But after they marry, the man suddenly comes into his own. He can scheme for power, lead troops into battle, and even whisper sweet nothings!

With no other choice, she drops to her knees and wails, “Your Majesty, is it too late for me to cling to your coattails now?”