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Married for two years, my husband showered me with immense affection. A video, however, shattered my existing happiness.

As an anonymous 블랙mailer relentlessly extorted me, I unexpectedly discovered that my husband, who outwardly seemed to give his all to me, harbored so many secrets behind my back.

When the truth was revealed piece by piece, and the woman lurking in the shadows surfaced, where should we go from here?

At the age of 4, she was bought out of the mountains by a couple and given the name Wen Zhili. The couple treated her as their own daughter.

At 5, she had a little sister, an unexpected surprise for the whole family. She touched her sister through their mother's belly. At that moment, Wen Zhili understood that she would love her.

Little Zhili, who could barely recognize all the Chinese characters, repeatedly flipped through a modern Chinese dictionary, a classical Chinese dictionary, and a collection of ancient poetry to give her sister a beautiful name—Wen Yan.

Little Wen Yan grew up in love, calling "Jiejie" (older sister) as she followed Wen Zhili every day. Their lives were beautiful and harmonious until—

"Jiejie, why won't you kiss me?" Wen Zhili's voice trembled: "Yanyan, I'm your Jiejie, you can't..."

Wen Zhili's entire life was spent calculating meticulously. Her parents' kindness should be repaid with good grades and achievements, and her sister's innocent smile should be guarded with careful nurturing. But what about the marks left by her fingertips digging into her palms in the middle of the night? What could atone for those?

She is the unripe, forbidden fruit. I am a wandering, hungry refugee. My thoughts are frantic, but I dare not overstep. Gentle and restrained older sister × Seemingly innocent and cute younger sister.

I was the daughter of a merchant. When I was six, my parents brought home nine-year-old Jiang Ke-yu, saying his parents had met with misfortune and he would live with us from then on.

Jiang Ke-yu was exceptionally gifted and diligent. A few years later, with my parents' nurturing and his mentor's promotion, he successfully embarked on an official career, rising to prominence.

That same year, my father fell gravely ill and entrusted me to him. My father watched us perform our wedding rites and, only after receiving his promise that he would only have me in his life, did he close his eyes in peace.

From then on, Jiang Ke-yu and I became husband and wife, treating each other with mutual respect. Six years passed in a blink.

During those six years, my husband fulfilled his promise, having only me in his inner chambers. I, too, managed the household for him and bore him a pair of children. We were polite to each other, our days peaceful and warm.

I thought it was his nature to be so cold, unsmiling, rigid, and restrained. So, even though I often felt a distance between us as a couple, I could always console myself.

Until one day, I took my children to the river to release flower lanterns. A pleasure boat slowly drifted past, and I looked up to see a talented scholar and a beautiful lady on board, chatting happily. It was my husband and his mentor's daughter.

It turned out that even someone as aloof as Jiang Ke-yu could laugh so freely. This scene was like a seed falling into my heart, taking root and sprouting, growing ever denser, occupying my heart, and suffocating me.

Even my children became cautious due to my melancholy. I couldn't go on like this, so that night, I proactively proposed a divorce. He was surprised but didn't refuse, so the separation went smoothly.

He said that even if we were no longer husband and wife, given my parents' kindness in raising him, he would still consider himself my elder brother, and I could always seek him out if I encountered difficulties. I nodded, agreeing.

Back at the old family home, with time on my hands, I started a teahouse on the bustling East Bridge Street. Every day, I welcomed and saw off guests, and my life was happier than before.

The pale scholar next door would blush at a few words from me; my two handsome shop assistants attended to my every need; the zither player from the Yaofang was a regular at my teahouse, often coming to chat and relieve my boredom...

I only just realized there were so many joys in the world, what freedom! The only slight issue was that Jiang Ke-yu, who promised to bring our children to see me every fortnight lest they miss me, started coming more and more frequently.

From every fortnight to every ten days, then five days, three days...sometimes, on his days off, he even wanted to stay at my place. I understood his intentions, but I didn't want my old life back, so I told him:

“I've fallen for a scholar, and I'm getting remarried.”

***

From the male lead's perspective: I married Ah Yuan out of gratitude, with little affection. Although we lived under the same roof for nine years, my adoptive parents always told her not to disturb her brother's studies. She was very obedient, always hiding in a corner, secretly watching me, never speaking an extra word to me.

To me, her greatest advantage was her beauty and docility. While she didn't evoke passionate love in me, she made it acceptable for me to spend my life with her.

But this docile Ah Yuan actually initiated a divorce. Since she wanted it, then so be it; it wouldn't be a breach of my promise. I originally thought her departure wouldn't affect me much, but I found myself constantly agitated at home, and feeling an emptiness.

My children were there, and they were very well-behaved, behaving just like Ah Yuan used to, only daring to secretly watch me. By some twist of fate, I secretly went to watch her too.

I saw her laughing and talking joyfully with the pale scholar next door, joking with the assistants she hired, and drinking with the beautiful zither player... She was so vibrant, like a completely different person.

My children missed their mother, so I tirelessly accompanied them to see Ah Yuan; they never wanted to leave. I didn't want to either. But then, one day, Ah Yuan told me she had fallen for the pale scholar next door and wanted to marry him.

She had no living relatives, so she hoped I, as her elder brother, would escort her to her wedding. She even asked, “Brother, are you happy for me?”

Happy? Of course, I'm happy. To watch her marry someone else would be worse than dying right now. Of course, I'm happy.

It's not terrible to encounter some setbacks in life!

What's terrifying is having more and more frosting added to the cake, over and over again!

From the moment Wen Xi opened her eyes again, she began her incredible life. She used the life she narrowly stole to prove the tenacity of existence!

Self-reliant and independent! Soft-hearted! Not a saint! Not a white lotus! Important things said three times... No CP... CP... CP.

After her entire family was exiled, the legitimate daughter, Wei Shuyi, was reduced to a palace slave. She diligently performed her duties, only wanting to earn a chance to leave the palace and reunite with her family as soon as possible.

However, betrayal by friends and oppression by power shattered all her hopes, rendering everything meaningless.

Later, it became widely known that the Emperor favored a concubine who had risen from a humble servant. Within a few years, she was continuously promoted, now holding the esteemed position of Noble Consort.

The Emperor broke rules for her, allowing her to listen to court affairs in his warm chambers. Together, they reformed the bureaucracy and overturned established order.

Other concubines envied her good fortune, while officials resented her growing power. Who dared to say that palace maids were lowly? She was determined to trample all those who had once looked down on her.

The Emperor once held her, promising, "As long as you wish, I will grant you a position below only one person." Wei Shuyi suddenly became very curious: what would it feel like to rise above even the monarch?

Elite lawyer Lu Xingyu gets drunk and encounters her ex-boyfriend, Liang Yanzhi. Fueled by alcohol, an enchanting night unfolds. The next morning, Lu Xingyu picks up her skirt and turns around to go on a blind date with Liang Yanzhi's cousin, and the two chat happily.

Liang Yanzhi corners her in the restroom, questioning her, "Lu Xingyu, do you have a heart?"

Five years ago, Lu Xingyu was a prominent young lady from a prestigious Beijing family, in a relationship with Liang Yanzhi that was a perfect match. However, the Lu family suffered a sudden misfortune, and Lu Xingyu, feeling unworthy, broke up with him. Liang Yanzhi, believing she had simply changed her mind, angrily went abroad.

Five years passed. The stunningly beautiful Lu Xingyu became a high-society socialite, cultivated by her stepfather to exchange for resources.

An intimate night makes Liang Yanzhi realize he can't let Lu Xingyu go. If she tries to hide, he'll investigate until he understands! If she seeks revenge, he'll be her stepping stone to success!

Amidst the night lights of Beijing intertwined with the evening breeze, the dark-haired, fair-skinned Lu Xingyu is pressed against the body of a Maybach. Liang Yanzhi's thin lips trace hers repeatedly, asking her with a tender voice, "Lu Xingyu, I beg you, use me, okay?"

Lu Xingyu's breathing is ragged. "Okay."

Xia Xing'er, the legitimate daughter of Changxin Marquis's Residence, married Helian Zhi, the son of the Great General, by her mother's command. On their wedding day, a battle report came from the border: the Southern Yi were invading. Helian Zhi was ordered to lead troops to reinforce, and he was gone for three years.

During this time, Xia Xing'er dutifully served her in-laws and cherished her younger siblings at home. What awaited her was not a lifelong partnership, but a letter of divorce and the imminent confiscation of her entire Changxin Marquis's Residence, followed by exile...

Disclaimer: I accept critical reviews, such as comments about the plot, character design, or story being bad—I don't care about those. However, do not post any directorial comments in the review section, like "you should do this or that here." I will not listen, and even seeing one will annoy me for days. There are thousands of contracted authors on Jinjiang, and quite a few are willing to listen to suggestions, but I am not among them.

Before the full synopsis, here are some trigger warnings:

1. Don't read if you dislike 'Gong control'.

2. Don't read if you dislike 'Shou control'.

3. Don't read if you dislike 'Gong-dominant'.

4. Don't read if you dislike 'Shou-dominant'.

5. Control-oriented readers might find themselves feeling aggrieved.

6. The first 16 chapters are in first-person perspective from the Gong (top); afterward, it switches to third-person perspective from the Gong.

7. No matter what happens in the middle, the ending is a beautiful double-arrow, happily ever after for the two protagonists.

The entire text can be concisely summarized as follows: Gong is forced into a relationship by Shou, leading to resentment. Gong then uses world-conquering acting skills to make Shou fall deeply in love, giving Gong everything he desires—body, mind, wealth, and all possible things. Unexpectedly, Gong successfully retaliates and realizes that all these years of love were ultimately misplaced.

Shou wants to die with Gong but, being forgetful of past lessons, is once again beautifully tricked by Gong. However, Gong eventually falls in love too, and the ending is a double-arrow.

When all his ideals, persistence, and pride bowed at my feet, I possessed my most beloved spoils of war. I haven't quite accepted being forced to be with an Alpha. I heard that Prince Fu Yuanlu has countless admirers due to his gentleness and humility, but I never expected him to take an interest in me.

I said I was straight; he said it didn't matter. I asked if I could refuse; he smiled and cruelly denied, saying no. Fu Yuanlu is a gentle dictator, unfortunately, he fell for a black-hearted piece of trash like me. I made him infamous, forcing him into years of obscurity. He said he would tear me to shreds one day.

I also smiled and told him: "You can try."

The attack (Gong, Liang Guanyue) is heartless, with twisted morals, quite malicious, slightly emotionally impaired, and neither scum nor not scum. The receiver (Shou, Fu Yuanlu) is powerful and influential, outwardly gentle but secretly arrogant, initially wanting to kill the Gong, but later falling deeply in love with him.

Alpha and Alpha pairing, there will be mpreg (male pregnancy) for the Shou. This is the Shou's method, using all means, to imagine he can tie down the Gong. If this is a trigger for you, please avoid. If you're triggered and don't avoid, I wish you success. (Of course, the whole story is quite triggering). The Gong will also fall in love later... and return the affection...

The next novel is "Fly Over the Cuckoo's Nest." It's Gong-centric, featuring a mentally ill artist Gong and a seemingly reliable but secretly阴湿 (yin shi - gloomy/insidious) Shou. I don't know how else to introduce it, so just have a little taste.

Content tags: Strong characters, Mpreg, Interstellar, Sweet Romance, ABO, Healing. Liang Guanyue, Fu Yuanlu, To be determined. One-sentence summary: Everyone is an object, but he is the most beloved one. Intent: To establish healthy, good, and correct views on relationships.

【Chasing His Wife / Hidden Identity / Marriage First, Love Later】

| Clear-minded, charming, and sunny heroine vs. cold, self-possessed, stubborn, and cunning male lead |

Lu Tingwan lived with her mother in Jiangling for seventeen years, where she mastered bookkeeping, makeup, gardening, and business skills.

When her mother passed away, her father brought her to the capital and tricked her into a substitute marriage, sending her to the estate of Cheng Xianz hi, a powerful official of the Great Lan dynasty.

Cheng Xianzhi was a favored minister personally promoted by the Great Lan Emperor to counterbalance the power of the imperial family's relatives. In less than five years, he had risen to the rank of Right Servant-in-Chief of the second grade, holding absolute power. It was rumored that Minister Cheng was aloof, indifferent, and decisive, yet this formidable minister also had a childhood sweetheart and "white moonlight" with whom he shared his wedding day, as both entered his manor on the same day.

Lu Tingwan was shrewd; to escape the inescapable situation in the capital, she willingly stepped into the scheme. On her wedding night, under the red candle light, she casually used her red veil as a cushion while meticulously counting her dowry, planning how to start a business outside, earn money, and then divorce him and run away.

***

Three months into the marriage, she had not once seen her husband. At the same time, a merchant named Jiang Yanli became famous in the capital for her exceptional business acumen.

During an assignment, Cheng Xianzhi unexpectedly encountered Lu Tingwan, who was disguised as a man and using a pseudonym. Facing the handsome and upright official, she introduced herself: "My name is Jiang Yanli." Later, Cheng Xianzhi was implicated in an investigation and found himself in trouble. Unaware that this person was her nominal husband, Lu Tingwan helped him provide evidence.

After that night, Cheng Xianzhi arrived at Yansheng Hall, where he confronted the happily counting money individual behind a screen, demanding, "Jiang Yanli? When did you become my manor's second madame?" Lu Tingwan's back stiffened as her identity was exposed. She decided to reach an agreement with him: once his objectives were met, he would give her a divorce letter and set her free. Cheng Xianzhi readily agreed: "Deal."

After helping Cheng Xianzhi secure his promotion, Lu Tingwan asked him to honor his promise of divorce. However, Cheng Xianzhi had already fallen deeply in love. Lu Tingwan then unexpectedly uncovered a shocking secret: Cheng Xianzhi’s "white moonlight" was a sham?

***

Later, Cheng Xianzhi saw her forgo sleep and meals to practice archery for someone else, observing silently and regretting his promise of divorce. When news of Lu Tingwan's impending divorce spread, countless men came to propose, nearly breaking down the Cheng family's threshold. Seeing the courtyard filled with betrothal gifts, Cheng Xianzhi gritted his teeth, "I'm not dead yet, and you're already arranging for the next one?"

Lu Tingwan ignored him. When his affection was disregarded, the uncontrollable emotions pushed him into darkness. Under the lonely moonlight, he could no longer hide his usual composure and climbed through Lu Tingwan's window onto her bed. He abruptly pulled her close, releasing his long-suppressed feelings, and forcefully kissed her. Lu Tingwan struggled against his grip and gave him a harsh slap.

Cheng Xianzhi flinched in pain, her scent lingering on his cheek, and pleaded bitterly, "A'wan? I am your rightful husband. If he can kiss you, why can't I?" He begged, "Stay. Please, stay for me?" Lu Tingwan closed her eyes and wept in his forceful embrace. Cheng Xianzhi tasted her salty tears and sobered up, enduring the stinging pain as he gently wiped away her tears. She absolutely refused!

—Wild geese flying south means return.

—Wild geese flying north means departure.

Reading Guide: 1. 1v1, SC. 2. Early on, the female lead's business ventures are central. She is clear-headed, dares to love and hate, with the romance developing mostly in the middle to late stages; there will be intense competition among suitors. 3. Fictional setting, government ranks draw inspiration from the Tang Dynasty, with many private settings.

Yun Zheng was the only daughter of the richest man in Daqi, wealthy beyond measure. In her previous life, she married into the Marquis's estate with a dowry covering ten li, only to become a laughingstock on her wedding night.

Her husband led his 'white moonlight' to bow in the main hall, marrying both women simultaneously. Her mother-in-law publicly shattered her family heirloom jade bracelet, forcing her to accept her fate. She lived as a widow for ten years, guarding the ancestral tablets in the main house, then was forced to adopt her 'white moonlight's' son. Her vast dowry was drained, and in the end, she was poisoned and thrown into a mass grave.

Before her death, her husband embraced his 'white moonlight' and laughed aloud. "How can a merchant's daughter reeking of copper possibly be worthy of my Marquis's family registry?" he scorned. "You are merely a stepping stone for my Marquis's century-long prosperity!"

Reborn to the moment her husband was marrying two wives, as both sedan chairs landed—she kicked over the dragon and phoenix candles. "Marrying two wives? Isn't this fraud? I want to turn the tables!"

Did they want her to meekly accept her fate? No, absolutely not! Whoever wanted to make her miserable, she would ensure they all suffered. Whoever wanted her dead, she would send their entire family to their deaths!

Later: The fallen Marquis's estate knelt before the Yun family's shops, begging and weeping for her to be added to the Marquis's ancestral registry. Yun Zheng smiled faintly, looking at the cold and stern Ninth Imperial Uncle.

The Ninth Imperial Uncle lazily toyed with his jade thumb ring: "Zheng'er, you are already on the imperial family's jade scroll. Your name and mine are side by side; after a hundred years, we will receive offerings from all imperial descendants." The Marquis's entire family felt as if struck by lightning, collapsing to the ground...