The Noble Consort Marries Three Times

They say the Noble Consort is the emperor's favorite among the six palaces, and he treats her like a treasure.

They say the Noble Consort was married once before, to a former husband renowned throughout the capital for his talent.

In truth, she has been married three times. She also has a first ex-husband, a man with a mighty army, immense power, and ambitions as fierce as a wolf.

Then word spreads that the Noble Consort's former husband, a battle-hardened warlord who rules his own domain, has returned with his troops.

When Marquis of Zhenbei Wei Zhang returns victorious, he brings back a woman and dotes on her. He eagerly offers the position of principal wife to this woman of unknown origins.

But she wants nothing to do with it. She smashes things all over the place, even throwing them at the Marquis of Zhenbei.

Everyone thinks this woman is spoiled by his favor and is doomed. But their marquis isn't angry in the slightest. He eagerly rushes over like a dog, saying, "If you're still not satisfied, smash some more. You can even smash things over me. There are plenty more decorations, just don't hurt yourself."

Wei Zhang knows his wife has a mysterious identity and is probably a spy sent by some family, yet he can't help falling for her.

It's all right, he tells himself. It's not her fault she doesn't truly love him, but the fault of the people behind her. He doesn't want to make things difficult for her, so he'll use ruthless measures to deal with them and clear the way for them.

Who could have known that she would stab him clean through, then, thinking him dead, turn around and marry someone else with a bright smile?

He thought he would hate her. Instead, he finds that all he resents is that she doesn't love him.