The New Emperor Steals His Minister’s Wife and Clings to Her Night After Night, While Her Ex-Husband Regrets It

Sheng Wannian was dead, poisoned by her husband, Shen Yanchu, the very man she had helped rise to power. She had given him everything, using her dowry to pave his way and her connections to open doors. In return, he resented her for being childless, coveted her family’s wealth, and joined forces with his ideal woman to poison her. When she opened her eyes again, Sheng Wannian was back at seventeen, on the day Shen Yanchu asked for her hand in marriage. This time, she saw the truth. What was love worth when money mattered more? She slapped Shen Yanchu across the face. “Give me back my dowry and get out!” This time, she’d kick the scumbag and tear the wicked woman to pieces, focusing on making money and building her career. And, while she was at it… she’d save the down-and-out prince who would one day rule the world. … After Sheng Wannian sent him away, Shen Yanchu only sneered. “You’re nowhere near as good as your younger sister. If you refuse to marry me now, don’t come begging for my forgiveness later!” He was sure Sheng Wannian would come crawling back. But he waited and waited, until he finally realized he couldn’t live without her. By then, all he heard was the news that she’d been crowned empress! Shen Yanchu knelt outside the palace gates, his eyes bloodshot from waiting. “Niannian, please see me one more time…” But the only reply he received was a cold command from the emperor, the man who stood above all others: “Tell him to get as far away as possible. I won’t have him offending Niannian’s eyes.”