The Matriarch Marries Again, and the Mad Minister Holds Her Dear

In her previous life, Shen Zhixu, the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, was deceived into marrying a low-ranking Hanlin Academy scholar.

While she exhausted herself plotting his promotions, he sent her to another man in exchange for an official post. While she devoted herself to the whole family without complaint, he flirted with his mistress and plotted to get rid of her...

In the end, all the heartfelt love she'd given him for years was repaid with a fire that burned her alive!

Given another chance at life, she returns to the night of her wedding.

Her new husband sends her to Ji Linhan's bed in exchange for wealth and advancement.

Ji Linhan is the most powerful minister in the imperial court. His influence is immense and his methods ruthless. Everyone fears him, yet no one dares show him anything but respect.

This time, Shen Zhixu doesn't resist. Instead, she wraps her arms around his waist. "Duchess, be gentle with me."

She'll use everything she can to trample that scum of a man and his wretched lover into the abyss!

After accomplishing her goal, Shen Zhixu pretends to be casual. "I know I'm just a substitute. Your first love has returned, so I won't get in the way."

Ji Linhan pulls her back and pins her fiercely against the bed.

"Shen Zhixu, you have no heart! You used me, and now you think you can run?"