Unlacing Her Robes

On their wedding night, before Dou Hongyan's veil had even been lifted, she watched her husband make off with most of the Marquisate's wealth and elope with another woman.

She did not stop him. Instead, she turned to a man with power to spare and became his, bearing him a son so she could take sole control of the marquis household.

By day, she was the high-born mistress of the marquis household. At night, a small sedan chair carried her into the depths of the palace.

She lived like this for fourteen years.

Then her husband, who had faked his death, returned with his entire family in tow...

Before Dou Hongyan could make a move, the man behind her pinned her to the bed, murderous intent darkening his eyes. “You dare let my son call another man Father?”