You Used Me as a Substitute, but Now That I’ve Divorced You for Real, My Marquis Husband Is Beside Himself With Regret

Xiao Jitang is a stand-in.

Her husband harbors an unrequited love for his unattainable ideal woman, and Xiao Jitang married into a distinguished family because her features bear a slight resemblance to hers.

Many people in the capital laugh at her for it, but Jitang never cares.

As the marquis's wife, she has status, influence, and money. Why should she care about a man's true feelings?

So she does her duty diligently, acting her part to perfection. Not only does she portray her devotion to her husband with complete conviction,

she also takes six concubines for him all at once.

Each of the six has something of his ideal woman about her.

The eight of them, with a virtuous wife and beautiful concubines, are the envy of the capital.

Until one day, his ideal woman suddenly returns, her carriage stopping just outside the city...

Xiao Jitang asks for a divorce, ready to make room for her.

But the situation suddenly takes a turn.

Her husband begs her not to leave, while other men beyond the wall watch her covetously, ready to fight for a chance to take his place...