The Phoenix Perches on the Southern Branch

[Blurb]:

In the tenth year of Yongming, after the good-for-nothing princess consort is killed through someone else's schemes, she is reborn. Just as she congratulates herself on having hidden away some private savings, enough to elope with the prince and avoid being tricked into her death again, she discovers that her husband of eight years has been transmigrated into by someone else. From then on, she searches for her husband while teaching the impostor how to stay alive.

(What if the impostor's identity is about to be exposed?)

The impostor grits his teeth. "I want to make it official! From now on, you're my wife!"

The good-for-nothing princess consort: "...??? Who's your wife?"

(What if the impostor confesses his feelings to me?)

The good-for-nothing princess consort: "I'll just hide for a bit... Mmph!!!"

At least give me a warning before you kiss me!

(What if our enemies come knocking?)

The impostor: "Wifey! Grab a weapon!"

The good-for-nothing princess consort: "All right!"

Reading guide:

1. This story has a happy ending.

2. The dynasty is fictional. This is not a historical novel, so please don't nitpick the details.

3. The male and female leads grow together and become stronger.

Important content warnings:

1. The leads are not each other's only partners.

2. The golden finger is limited.

3. There are some frustrating elements. The supporting characters have a rough time, but there will be sweet moments for them in parallel worlds in the extras.

4. The setting is dark, with some angst, but the ending is happy.