I Promised to Raise His Child as a Widow, So Why Has My Late Husband Come Back to Life?

[Reborn matriarch disciplines the entire household + leads are both 23 + marriage before love + awakened male rival's road to redemption]

After Shen Yanzhao gives his life for his country, only his adopted son, Shen Shuzhou, and his good-for-nothing second son, Shen Yan'an, remain in the Shen household.

To ensure Shen Shuzhou grows up safely, the Empress arranges for Meng Zhiyu to marry into the Shen family.

In her previous life, she obeyed the Empress and married Shen Yan'an. In the end, because of a famous courtesan, the evidence that could clear the Meng family's name was destroyed, and she was beheaded.

Reborn, Meng Zhiyu resolutely petitions the Emperor, asking to marry Shen Yanzhao, the general who died in battle, and enters the Shen household as its new matriarch.

Her wastrel brother-in-law sneers at her? House rules, and his allowance is cut off!

Her unruly adopted son throws a tantrum? A ruler to keep him in line, and no dinner until he's had time to reflect!

The courtesan from her previous life makes a comeback? The matriarch will keep the household in order and brook no mischief!

She openly reforms the household while secretly gathering evidence to clear her family's name. She even quietly makes arrangements to help her "fallen" husband distinguish himself in Beiliang.

Two years later, the Shen family, once written off by everyone, has completely transformed!

The second son goes into business with his sister-in-law and becomes fabulously wealthy.

The adopted son is brilliant and makes a name for himself at a young age.

After years of injustice, the Meng family is finally cleared of all charges.

Her husband, who died young, pacifies Beiliang, fakes his death, and returns to court, rising to become the newly celebrated Marquis of Dingbei.

Just as Meng Zhiyu plans to step down after accomplishing everything, she discovers that someone has already latched onto her and refuses to let go!

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Meng Zhiyu: A proper dead husband should stay dead. You're playing unfair, husband.

Shen Yanzhao: Our adopted son is all grown up. I still want a child of our own.