Envying Spring’s Sweetness

[A Truly Vicious Minister vs. a True Beauty of Noble Birth] Tu Lingling once lived a life filled with her parents’ love. Despite everyone’s objections, she was determined to marry the gifted scholar Liu Xuan’an. He lived up to his promise, earning honors and rising swiftly through the ranks. She thought her life would only grow happier, but she never imagined Liu Xuan’an would take one concubine after another... In the end, she was bullied and trampled by her husband’s concubines, and died without a whole body. Heaven had mercy on her: she was reborn, back on the day Liu Xuan’an came to ask for her hand in marriage. This time, she abandoned her blind devotion and protection of him, rejected the scumbag, beat the shameless woman senseless, and repaid every humiliation and hatred tenfold. She thought refusing Liu Xuan’an would let her walk away unscathed. Who knew that the woman who had made waves throughout the city by rejecting him would become so sought-after? Crown Prince Shen Yi: “This woman is virtuous and compassionate. She suits me well.” Yang Ju’an, Minister of Works: “She is well-read and courteous. She would make a suitable concubine.” Xiao Yun, Grand Tutor of the Imperial Court: “Move aside. She’s my woman!” A note: This is a fictional setting, so don’t overthink it~ The male lead starts out as a rebellious traitor. He’s completely unhinged and has no interest in the throne; all he wants is revenge for his family’s blood. The leads don’t suffer abuse, though they go through quite a lot before getting together. The plot is the focus, with plenty of romance.