Alternative Title: 休妻当天，十万禁军跪迎她回朝
Author: 日照前川
Status: Completed
Added: 2025-07-06
Updated: 2025-09-22
She was born noble, but due to an investigation in disguise, she was injured and lost her memory, only to be saved by a poor scholar named Qi Che.
At that time, he was as upright as bamboo, with the nation in his heart, studying day and night solely to serve the world.
Moved by his sincerity, she willingly married him as the adopted daughter of a merchant, concealing her brilliance, hoping only for a simple life with him.
He also made a vow of 'one couple for a lifetime.' "I, Qi Che, would rather die than betray you in this life."
But the moment he succeeded in the imperial examinations was also the moment his original intentions were extinguished.
That day, he brought back the betrothal letter from the Prime Minister's manor, the clarity in his eyes gone: "Qingniang, with your status, even becoming a concubine is a step up. Securing the position of an equal wife for you is already out of consideration for our past."
"I know you love me, so can you please endure this for my sake? The position of an equal wife is more than enough for someone of your status. Don't be ungrateful."
"Qingniang, as a wife, you should understand my difficulties instead of acting spoiled just because I favor you."
Chu Qingniang sighed, "Qi Che, let's divorce."
Her name wasn't Chu Qingniang; it was Chu Qingluan. She was the current dynasty's only legitimate princess, the daughter most valued by the Emperor.
Capable of governing the country with literary skills and securing it with martial prowess, she was the successor groomed by the Great Chu's imperial family since childhood.
She had thought that for the sake of this love, born from a chance encounter, she could abandon her status and live with him forever.
Little did she know, human nature is the one thing that cannot withstand testing.
That day, the palace gates opened wide, the phoenix carriage arrived at the manor, the imperial guards bowed their heads, and the female officials knelt in welcome: "We respectfully welcome the Legitimate Princess back to the capital."
Qi Che's face turned deathly pale: "Qingniang, I know I was wrong. For the sake of our three years as husband and wife, please give me another chance, okay?"
Chu Qingluan looked down on him from her high position, "Qi Che, I gave you a chance, but now, it's time for the dream to end."