After Becoming the Cannon-Fodder First Wife, She Won by Doing Nothing

Qin Ning transmigrates into a book, a Mary Sue novel starring a strong female lead.

She becomes the cannon-fodder first wife whom the male lead plans to abandon after passing the palace exam and marrying a princess.

The original Qin Ning is utterly devoted to him, so she stays by his side even as a servant. Her sincere love earns only his indifference, and at thirty-five, she chokes on a mouthful of blood and dies.

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Qin Ning, who has transmigrated into the book, declares: She's done being the cannon-fodder first wife!

With the huge breakup payment from the male lead and her adorable little dumpling, she can build a fortune. What's not to love?

She turns a corner and runs into Crown Prince Gu Jiu, whose head is practically glowing green. Before she can feel sorry for him, Gu Jiu offers her his golden thigh and asks enticingly, “Want to cling to me?”

Qin Ning nods repeatedly without a second thought.

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Everyone knows that the crown prince, Gu Jiu, is a refined and exceptional gentleman.

Until one day, Gu Jiu defies everyone's objections and is willing to give up his position as crown prince just to marry a minister's divorced wife. He dotes on that mere divorced woman as if she were a treasure, while a legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household is reduced to a foil and humiliated by her again and again.

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Reborn after his beloved consort cuckolds him and has him murdered on the dragon bed, Gu Jiu's first order of business is to humiliate the adulterous pair.

As for Qin Ning, she's merely a pawn in his hands.

That's what Gu Jiu has always believed.

Until Qin Ning has accomplished her goal and prepares to leave. Only then does Gu Jiu realize he can no longer live without her.