In her previous life, Chu Ningwan devoted herself wholeheartedly to serving her mother-in-law, raising a houseful of children, and exhausting her dowry to help her husband rise through the ranks. Yet on his deathbed, he left behind a will.
Shen Yu: “Vicious woman! You caused Yao’er and me to be separated by life and death. You used your kindness as leverage and demanded repayment. If there is a next life, let there be no ties between us!”
In this life, Chu Ningwan took Shen Yu’s words to heart. The first thing she did after opening her eyes was break off their engagement.
Reborn as well, Shen Yu believed he could once again soar to success as he had in his previous life. Little did he know that without her, he was nothing.
Later, the all-powerful Regent Prince, whose influence dominated the court, arrived with an extravagant bridal procession and a lavish dowry stretching for miles to propose marriage. Everyone in the capital envied her.
Shen Yu watched with his own eyes as she boarded another man’s wedding sedan and his eyes reddened with rage.
“Ningwan, have you thought this through? I am the one you belong with!”
Xiao Changyan wrapped an arm around her waist, lifted her into his embrace, and strode past Shen Yu as if he were beneath notice.
“You dare covet my princess consort?”
“You?”
“You’re not worthy.”
