The Princess Consort's Demon Bones Make Every Evil Spirit in the Capital Bow

After Shen Ning, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, returned to the capital from the old family home beyond the pass where she'd been sent ten years ago, her engagement was called off.

Rumors began to spread.

Some said Shen Ning was unconventional and ignored the rules for young ladies. Her birth father disliked her, her stepmother despised her, and her sisters had turned against her. Being jilted was only what she deserved.

And yet, she was also the luckiest woman alive.

The Duke's mansion protected her. Young Lord Xie wanted to become sworn brothers with her. Chancellor Pei wanted to be her bosom confidant. Even several princes were trying every which way to find an excuse to meet her.

So another rumor swept through the capital, calling her a femme fatale who would sooner or later be punished by Heaven.

But Heaven's punishment never came.

Instead, the sickly Prince Jin, Yuan Che, showed up at the entrance to Shen Ning's clinic, holding a baby and staring at her with a pair of reddened, noble phoenix eyes as he demanded an explanation.

"We had a deal. I'd catch evil spirits for you and give you the status of Princess Jin so you could throw your weight around in the capital. In return, you'd cure my heart condition and look after me for the rest of my life. But you..."

He stood outside the threshold, his thin lips pressed together, wanting to speak but stopping himself.

The demons of the capital clicked their tongues and called Shen Ning a heartless woman.

Shen Ning was stunned. "Wait, we spelled it all out in black and white. Eight hundred thousand taels for the position of your princess, payment and delivery at the same time. How can you go back on your word now?"

The demons of the capital gaped and called Yuan Che a crooked merchant.

Yuan Che lowered his eyes to the baby in his arms, who was babbling and reaching for his mother. His voice was soft, but he enunciated every word.

"The position of Princess Jin cost eight hundred thousand taels. The divorce papers aren't for sale at any price."

Shen Ning froze.

That marriage contract had been presented to Heaven above and the underworld below. Even an ancient great demon like her couldn't simply dissolve it by force.

She'd only come to the capital for an all-you-can-eat feast. She'd never expected to be eaten up herself!

What should she do? She's waiting for answers online, and it's urgent.