(BL) The Wife is First

either he didn t touch them anymore since marrying him
or he never has but i kinda doubt it otherwise he could ve sent all of them away like that  

I am only halfway through MTL. If this doesn't get picked up by the time I finish, it is likely that I will just attempt to translate it myself. Haha...

EDIT:
Okay, I decided that I will just translate as I go because I realized that I have a short attention span, which means it that I will most likely lose motivation to translate once I finish MTL.

Just telling you guys now. I learned Chinese for less that a year so I am basically illiterate. I'm just trying to make MTL more understandable while attempting to add a clearer interpretation. So some of these translations could be WRONG.

If anyone else wants to take this project off my hands feel free to.

Spoiler: Content SummaryThe wife is first, the country is second, and the husband is of lesser importance.

All of his life was spent riding a war horse and accomplishing meritorious military services. But what was the result? In the end, he was cast aside once he had served his purpose.

Out of selfishness, he had favored his consort and neglected his wife. Ultimately, the one who stood by his side was the wife that he had neglected for 10 years…

After being reborn, Jing Shao decided to repent and turn over a new leaf…

Standing outside the door while holding a pillow, Jing Shao gazed at the sky. He must first mend his relationship with his wife. Jing Shao formed a fist and knocked on the door, “Jun Qing, I know my wrongs, let me in!” 

Ah seme MC's are a breath of fresh air. This sorta reminds me of an arc at qwtfd and the novel about the slag husband. He is so sweet  btw how did ML become princess consort? 

@purple_mangosteen Thank you so much for the summaries ^^
Too bad, the translation is slow or stoppp(?). Ah well, I just mend my sad bl soul with what you and others gave here ^^

JS and IQ is so cute >_< from what you wrotte, their interactions is fun to read.
And the second couple, JC and GH, what happen to them when JC meets GH the first time? Or the author didnot write anything about it?  
And what happen to JQ family? His dad accepts him? 

Recap 11, chap 80-88

- jS n JQ did it a few times at hot spring. As punishment, the day JQ slept with his pet tiger on the bed.
JS was really annoyed. 'I will make you into a blanket!' He threatened the tiger.

- Jing Chen (JS's elder brother was sent to Jiangnan). When he was away, JS n JQ visited his residence n met their sister in law, princess Rui.
JS felt that the princess slighted JQ while JQ told JS to ignore it. He didn't feel anything wrong. The princess didn't look too good though. She was in confinement coz she just gave birth a few months ago. JC had total 3 sons n 2 daughters. In reality it was 4 sons but one was sick so he hid him.

- jS secretly created private army. You know... for the rainy days. JQ was worried for him. JS told him that these time, he had won war n never lost. He could be seen as threat. JQ mused. Born in the imperial family wasn't an easy thing. He told jS, 'i will take care of you.'

- JS complained that nowadays JC trusted JQ more. JQ retorted that it was because JS was a lost case. JS was too lazy to do his paperworks that jC had given up on him. JC returned from Jiangnan. When they talked and there was a mention of GH, JC's face went odd.

- GH came to Beijing secretly under disguise of lowly official. He gave a jade to JS n told him to return it to the owner. JS was puzzled but jQ recognized the jade as belongings of jC.
They quickly went to JC's residence. Jc was shocked finding out that Gh was in beijing and hurriedly told JS to tell GH to return quickly to jiangnan. Js was confused. That sly GH, out of 10 words 9 were lies. So many times, jS really wanted to punch him coz he was joking at inappropriate times

- jS questioned why GH was in the capital. They were talking when jC n 4th prince came. 4th almost found out GH's presence at JS's house but JS used their pet tiger as distraction. 4th prince left, JS n JQ also gone. Jc was alone when Gh appeared. JC felt headache 

More plz 

Recap 2

ML's elder brother n his wife came to visit them. ML went to talk with his elder brother in his study. Traditionally, MC had to accompany his sister in law. But since he was a male, ML's concubine used the opportunity to entertain ML's sister in law.

MC's maid was worried. MC told her that he knew she was worried for his position in the house.

Two other concubines came to pay respect. They served MC tea. (For you who read/watch C palace drama/novel must know the drill now)

So, ML had 3 concubines. Two from low background and one who was a daughter of minister (Song Lin). SL called MC 'sister' when she paid respect. MC thought, he was male. He should be called brother. But ML came and said that since MC was princess consort, he had to be called with sister.

After paying respect, MC gifted them high quality jewelry. Song Lin thought that even bastard son of Marquis was able to have this kind of jewelry. In truth, marquis family didn't give him dowry. Those jewelry was secretly given to MC by his mother. The concubine left. Song Lin was annoyed. She thought ML hate MC.

ML explained to MC that from his 3 concubines. One was from childhood aka Song Lin, one only came last year and one he never slept with so MC didn't need to worry. SL was the one who betrayed ML.

The next day, bride went back to parents house. So ML acccompanied MC back. Marquis family who used to bully MC was surprised to see that MC was favoured instead of hated. 

Recap 4

Jing Shao went to some place/restaurant. The owner also had male wife. Jun Qing was traumatized by their first night so they hadn't slept together ever since. So Jing Shao asked the owner for some tips. They quickly bonded.

When JS went home, it was to hear Songlin bickered with JQ, trying to slander JQ. Out of 3, two concubines were low birth. Only Songlin was a daughter of assistant minister, so she dared to look trouble with JQ.

Of course JS defended JQ.  He punished SL, only to stay inside her court for one month. The servants then dragged SL who was in disbelief out. Management of the house, eveything would be in jQ's hand.

JS told JQ. 'You're princess consort. No one should question your words in this house.'

'Thank you, little spoon'

'We are husband n wife. No need for thanks.'

Jun Qing was relieved. Husband completely stood on his side. Such favourism in the house of imperial prince was extremely rare.

'But you can kiss me if you really want to thank me.' JS added

'This princess consort say no, thanks.' JQ replied. 

Recap 3

The main character is prince Jing Shao/JS.
He called his princess consort Jun Qing/JQ, which I'm going to use coz his mtl name is mu zhang something.
Jing Shao eldest brother is prince Jing Chen, they had same mother.

Jun Qing fell to water during winter when he was a kid. As after effect, he was unable to learn martial arts. He told Jing Shao that it was an accident but JS didn't believe him. JS started his own investigation n found out the truth. He planned to avenge his wife.

He also told his wife to call him 'Shao' in private.
'But...' JQ felt that was improper. So he asked if JS had nicknamed. When he kid, JS was called 'little spoon'
JQ thought that it was cute.
JS was embarrased.

The house account book should be handled by JQ but the concubine tried to keep it with her. She failed. JQ found that the account didn't match the treasury.

JS spread rumour about fourth prince, Jing Yu (ah, those Jings really remind me of Nirvana in Fire...). People were talking that 4th prince eat baby flesh, placenta etc.

During court assemble, JS watched the officials n imperial family members who betrayed him in original timeline.

The court then discussed the rumor. 4th prince actually ate raw fish. It was a tribute and actually only emperor could enjoy it. So he got light punishment. JS was satisfied. The result was better than his expectation. 

Please do so right away 

i used both bing and google translator for this. i think bing is better for this one. 

i actually picked up this story bc it's one of the veeeeery few BLs with a somewhat legit explanation for socially accepted gay marriage in a historical setting

basically, it's tradition where the uncrowned princes must marry men and only the crown prince can marry a woman. this is to ensure that they can't have any recognized offspring = symbolic gesture signifying that they can’t compete for the throne with the crown prince and his children. the uncrowned princes of course can take women as concubines, but children from concubines have no rights to anything
ML is the son of a concubine (i can't remember but i think his father is a royal official or something) so he just got matchmaked to marry uncrowned prince MC

anyway, i ended up dropping bc the writing and characterization didn't suit me, but it's such a good concept. i can totally see game of thrones bl version having something like this