A Maiden's Springtime Sobs

[Palace intrigue + raising children + ambition + clear-headed heroine + reborn revenge + scumbag sent to the doghouse, second male lead rises to the top + both leads inexperienced after rebirth + destined couple]

In her previous life, Jiang Wanwan endured endless indignities trying to be a good empress to Zhou Wenyong, only to be put to death with a cup of poisoned wine. Only as she lay dying did she learn that the adopted son she had lovingly raised for years was the biological child of the scoundrel and his beloved.

When she opens her eyes again, she is back at the time of her coronation as empress, and Zhou Wenyong is about to register his beloved’s child as her legitimate heir.

Jiang Wanwan sneers. This time, she’ll make them regret everything!

Magnanimously, she sends Zhou Wenyong to the arms of a noble consort from his mother’s clan, telling him he should share his favor among them all. She also bestows generous gifts on the calculating Zhaoyi, telling her that His Majesty often praises Zhaoyi’s son.

Finally, she smiles at her beloved, whose face is twisted with jealousy. “You’re of age now. Is there anyone you have your eye on? I can ask His Majesty to arrange a marriage for you.”

Jiang Wanwan sits securely on the empress’s throne and watches the others fight each other to the death. Everything is going her way, except...

Her imperial uncle Zhou Jiu’an, who once held immense power and whom she used as a target, always looks at her as if he wants to devour her whole.