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 rise through the ranks, he offered 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 schemed to get rid of her...

In the end, all those years of wholehearted love were repaid with a fire that burned her alive!

Given another life, she returned to her wedding night.

Her new husband sent her to Ji Linhan to secure a promotion and fortune.

Ji Linhan was the most powerful official at court, with immense influence and ruthless methods. Everyone feared him, yet no one dared show him anything but respect.

This time, Shen Zhixu did not resist. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Duke, be gentle with me."

She would use everything at her disposal to send the scumbag and his mistress plunging into the abyss!

Once it was done, Shen Zhixu put on a casual air. "I know I'm just a stand-in. Your first love has returned, so I won't get in the way."

Ji Linhan grabbed her and pulled her back, pinning her roughly against the bed.

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