In the previous life, Meng Tingyue exchanged marriages with her nominal elder sister, Meng Qingjiao.
She married the sickly Fifth Prince, while Meng Qingjiao married the Crown Prince.
Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince, who was once favored by the Emperor, died prematurely, while the Fifth Prince, whom the Imperial Physician had declared to be terminally ill, began to rise in prominence.
Not only did his health improve, but he also surpassed other ambitious princes to become the Crown Prince, eventually ascending the throne. In this new life, the elder sister refused to exchange marriages with the Crown Prince, insisting on marrying the Fifth Prince, hoping to become Empress without effort.
Meng Tingyue watched her jump into the fire pit with amusement, and turned to marry the Crown Prince. She wanted to see if the Fifth Prince could survive until the Crown Prince’s death in battle without her treatment.
Before their marriage, Meng Tingyue frequently appeared before the Crown Prince, determined to secure this powerful patron.
“Brother Crown Prince, are you free tomorrow?”
“Brother Crown Prince, what a coincidence, I met you here.”
“Brother Crown Prince…”
After their marriage, Meng Tingyue became even more attentive.
“Husband, this is chicken soup I made myself, drink it to warm your stomach.”
“Husband, these clothes fit well, I personally chose the fabric.”
“Husband…”
When the Crown Prince finally fell for her, Meng Tingyue turned away gracefully, placing the final piece on her carefully laid chessboard.
Meng Tingyue: “I helped you resolve a deadly situation, and you helped me get revenge; we’re even.”
Shen Yunheng: “Meng Tingyue, you were the one who provoked me first, don’t think you can use me and then discard me.”
