Reborn as the Matriarch of a Prestigious Family

Li Ling, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo's estate, is handsome, brave, and every inch a fine man.

But his lovely wife, Madam Shen, finds life with him stifling. In their five years of marriage, she has been endlessly accommodating, while he has never shown her the slightest warmth.

If he were simply cold by nature, she could accept that.

But when the Xiongnu invaded and the Ninth Princess was about to be forced into a political marriage, Li Ling flew into a rage and volunteered to lead a campaign, all for his cousin, the princess.

At last, she understood why he had treated her so coldly.

She was so furious that she no longer wanted to stay with him.

She had already drafted their divorce papers, waiting only for Li Ling to return and sign them.

But when she woke one day, she found herself back at the time of her wedding to Li Ling...

Li Ling had married a sweet, obedient little wife who always did as he asked. For over a month after the wedding, she had made him perfectly comfortable.

But in the past few days, Li Ling had noticed something was off about his new bride.

She no longer helped him get dressed in the morning. She no longer served him food at meals. And at night, as soon as he moved closer, she turned away.

The stern, dignified Li Ling couldn't take it anymore.

He leaned toward her. “My lady, are you feeling unwell?”

She gave him nothing but an eye roll.

Li Ling scratched his head. “Are you having trouble adjusting to life at the estate?”

She lowered her head and said nothing.

One day, while watching a polo match, he saw her smile behind her hand at a man on the field. Another day, he found her resting her chin in her hand, lost in thought as she read a famous poet's verses. And at a palace banquet, he even saw the Crown Prince smile at her...

Li Ling's heart grew more unsettled with each passing day.

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