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Meng Lingyao could count at least three quarrels with Pei Xu. The earliest began on the Shangsi Festival. Her meticulously painted "Spring Mountain Rain" painting, which took a full day, was completely overshadowed by a single impromptu poem from him, and all the applause went to Pei's Jade Prodigy. He was the most unattainable Wisteria branch in the capital.

He was the "peerless and unparalleled, one of a kind" dream for every noble lady, yet for her, he was merely an eyesore of an enemy who repeatedly stole her thunder!

When she reached marriageable age, she went through the name registry and circled three men. The new top scholar was gentle and honest, Imperial Merchant Zhou Lang was richer than the state, and the young general was deeply devoted. As for Pei Xu, the Deputy Minister of Dali Temple? Naturally, his name wasn't even worthy of being on the list.

Then, several prophetic nightmares shattered the illusion of these splendid matches—the gentle top scholar? Addicted to abuse! The romantic imperial merchant? Kept male favorites! The devoted general? Only obeyed his mother's commands!

Meng Lingyao sat up abruptly, drenched in cold sweat, realizing that all her choices were bottomless pits. To seek the truth, she maneuvered and probed, but unexpectedly stumbled upon a major case of Dali Temple.

Her several potential husbands were successively thrown into jail. Pei Xu's expression was indifferent, "Miss Meng, has anyone told you that your judgment in people is truly not very good?"

Meng Lingyao stared at him, grinding her teeth in hatred, "Yes! My judgment in people is truly not very good!"

Later, at the Dragon Boat Festival banquet in the palace, Pei Xu drank the drugged wine on her behalf and then disappeared. Meng Lingyao searched every corner of the Qionglin Garden, until she reached the depths of a secluded rockery.

A terrifying wave of heat suddenly dragged her into darkness. A scorching body held her tightly, hairpins scattered, and her skirt lay on the ground. Beside her ear was Pei Xu's broken, hoarse panting, burning away all his usual cold restraint, leaving only an undeniable heat—"Yaoyao... don't look at me."

Beautiful, self-aware, arrogant young lady X Restrained, polite, jealous, and deeply affectionate devotee.

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Shi Ying, who was unloved by her father and mother, transmigrated and became the eldest young lady of the Ding'an Marquisate. The whole family doted on her like a precious jewel, except for one thing—her body was so weak she panted after two steps, collapsed with a gust of wind, and could only eat 70% full!

Shi Ying closed her eyes in sorrow, struggling to survive each day. Until that stormy night, her usually gentle and elegant sworn brother climbed through her window, clamped her jaw, his knuckles digging deep into the soft flesh of her cheek, his voice so gentle it could drip water—"Sister, you promised to marry me for good luck, why are you backing out?"

She cowered, trying to escape, but then heard a "ding-dong"—【System: Health value +0.5!】 ...Wait, this illness can be treated this way?!

Her sworn brother pressed closer, and Shi Ying was forced to retreat to a mountain villa. Amidst falling pear blossoms, she encountered a beautiful man in white, his appearance as picturesque as a painting. He raised his hand to pluck a fallen flower from Shi Ying's hair, lowered his gaze, and chuckled softly, his voice tinged with loneliness—"You haven't come to see me in a long time."

【System: Health value +1!】 ...He can also do it?!

After earning a good amount of health points, Shi Ying learned that the beauty was actually the Imperial Preceptor and fled overnight. On the road back to the capital, her carriage was startled. At the critical moment, a rider in black armor broke through the dust, arriving in a flash—"Be careful!"

The extraordinarily handsome young general clutched her waist tightly. In a dizzying spin, she fell entirely into his firm chest. 【System: Detected increased contact area, health value +5!】

Shi Ying: I have another bold idea. Whether you're a gloomy yandere, a sweet-on-the-outside-dark-on-the-inside beauty, or a pure-hearted big wolfdog... you're all great, absolutely great! Misguided heroine who becomes a celestial magnet X plotting men who eventually become loyal dogs. Content tags: Imperial Court, Marquis, Happy Enemies, Fated Match, Sweet Romance, Enticing, High and Mighty. Meng Lingyao, Pei Xu, Xie Chengyu. Others: 'True Fragrance' slap-in-the-face; sweet romance; refreshing plot. Short summary: What if you're temporarily in fourth place? The latecomers will prevail! Theme: Relying on oneself is better than relying on others.

Also known as "Shan Shan Marries Liang" and "Daily Life of an Ancient Lady Painter."

The younger brother experiences a marriage of convenience, followed by a love chase and a "crematorium" (painful pursuit of reconciliation). The elder brother attempts to seize his brother's wife (but fails). The main text is written in the third person.

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Regarding Xue Shanhe, the Resilient and Independent Daughter of a Criminal Official: When I was almost reduced to an official slave, forced to serve men, it was Old Master Liang who saved my life. Therefore, I'm willing to do anything to repay his kindness.

It's alright if Liang Shao doesn't like me. It's also alright if we sign a divorce agreement on our wedding night. As long as Old Master Liang doesn't worry and lives a few more healthy years, I'll do anything.

For two years, I cared for the gravely ill Old Master Liang while secretly saving money. Once the Old Master passed away, I would honor my promise and leave with the divorce agreement. I planned to return to Jinling, rent a small courtyard by the Qinhuai River, and live by selling paintings. That sounded quite good.

The day after the Old Master's burial, I asked Liang Shao for the divorce agreement. His eyes widened, and his voice almost cracked, "You want a divorce?!"

He threw a huge tantrum and stormed out. But later that evening, he tiptoed into bed and hugged me, "Shan Shan, Grandfather's greatest wish was for us to have a child of our own. Let's fulfill the old man's dying wish before you leave, okay?"

Regarding Liang Shao, the Tsundere "Puppy" Doted on by his Grandfather and Brother: I, your young master, hate being controlled the most! If it weren't for Xue Shanhe, I would have decided my own marriage!

However, she is quite sensible. She readily signed the divorce agreement on the wedding night and even promised to leave immediately once Grandfather was gone. Good. I'll give her more money then, so she won't disgrace her status as my ex-wife.

It's just... having a woman in the house really feels different. My protective soft armor needs pink flowers and green leaves embroidered on it, and I need to bring a good luck charm when I go on official business... Tsk. She even secretly saved money, and only after much pressing did she shyly say, "I wanted to save some money to buy a top-notch soft armor for Second Master. When Second Master goes to Beimian in the future, it can protect him."

Would I, your young master, care for something bought with her small amount of money? That night, the wind was strong, and the divorce agreement blew over the candlelight, quickly turning to ashes. Oh well, if it's burned, it's burned. Writing another one would be too troublesome.

Regarding Liang Ye, the Upright and Self-Restrained Third-Place Scholar Brother: The first time I saw her, she was sitting beside Ashao, demure, with only a plain silver hairpin in her hair. I heard the servants say that her family was from Jinling, the only descendant of Grandfather's most favored student from years past. After her family was raided, Grandfather saved her so she wouldn't be enslaved.

I also heard that Ashao didn't like her, and he married her because Grandfather traded a chance to gain experience in Beimian for this marriage. But she seemed quite good to Ashao. When Ashao was drunk, she personally brewed hangover soup; when Ashao was injured, she cared for him tirelessly for two months.

Until that day, I accidentally found the divorce agreement in Ashao's study. So, all of this was just an act to repay Grandfather's kindness. Foolish Ashao, truly living in a blessed state without realizing it.

Later, after Grandfather passed away, she knelt before me: "I want to divorce Ashao, please help me, elder brother." Xue Shanhe, you came to my door on your own initiative.

Trigger Warnings: 1. Numerous private settings. 2. The female lead's profession: an ancient lady painter (doing *that* kind of painting...). This novel is primarily focused on romance, with a smaller proportion dedicated to career. 3. The younger brother's storyline is primarily before VIP chapters, with the elder brother's storyline beginning after, and the elder brother's role will be more prominent overall.

Keywords: Palace nobility, market life, melodrama, marriage before love, love chase crematorium. Characters: Xue Shanhe, Liang Shao, Liang Ye. One-sentence summary: The young general experiences a love chase "crematorium," and the third-place scholar tries to seize his brother's wife. Theme: If for freedom, all things can be cast aside.

Shen Yao transmigrated. Her husband was Xu Xuan, the future well-known Grand Secretary, and she was the Grand Secretary's vicious original wife.

It was said that she was ill-tempered and overbearing. Because she couldn't win her husband's love, she often tormented Xu Xuan's concubines, incurring his disdain.

Ultimately, her family's downfall led to her being hanged with a white silk sash, personally sent by Xu Xuan, in the imperial prison. After her death, her body was discarded in a mass grave.

He, too, became a rising star in the capital, deeply trusted by Emperor Wei Luo. Together, they reformed the government, achieving a legendary partnership between monarch and minister.

After reading "The Biography of Grand Secretary Xu Xuan," Shen Yao unexpectedly transmigrated to become his original wife. Counting the days, she realized with panic that there was only one year left until her hanging!

So, is it still possible to rush to curry favor with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now?

Crown Prince Wei Luo, whose mother was a palace maid, had been neglected by the emperor since childhood. He had a biased father, a vicious stepmother, an overbearing younger brother, and a "cousin" Shen Yao, whom he mutually disliked.

Menghe was the least favored concubine in the imperial harem. Her looks were only considered fair, and her personality was bland, which displeased the emperor. Within the harem, concubines constantly vied for power, and Menghe was the one bullied the most.

Because Menghe was hastily sent into the palace by her biological mother and father, she understood nothing. Until she was plotted against and became pregnant. The emperor's indifference and the suppression and schemes from her 'sisters' in the harem made Menghe clench her fingers.

One day, at the entrance of the imperial study, Menghe seemed startled by a man striding towards her. Stumbling, like a fluttering butterfly, she fell onto the moon platform. Menghe's voice was pitiful, as if greatly frightened. "This concubine has offended Your Highness, please forgive me."

She hurriedly got up and left, but a pink embroidered handkerchief with mandarin ducks gently fell onto the man's black boots.

A warm and sunny day. The man stood behind the rockery and asked, "What does Meng'er seek?" Menghe's face flushed, and she said softly and earnestly, "After the emperor passes away, this concubine wishes to settle in Jiangnan and live a wealthy retired life." "I grant it," he replied.

When the emperor passed away, everyone trembled, expecting the man Chu Wangshu to ascend the throne. Yet, unexpectedly, it was the least favored Menghe who became the Empress Dowager, and her son became the emperor.

However, less than a year after the young emperor ascended, rumors spread: "The Cining Palace is overflowing with misconduct." It turned out the Empress Dowager remarried the Regent. Everyone shook their heads, thinking such corruption in the inner palace was no wonder she could become Empress Dowager.

At this moment, Menghe looked panicked and heartbroken: "You are a shameless promise-breaker! My son and I don't want your empire, quickly let us go!" Chu Wangshu's brows furrowed deeply; he firmly grasped the woman's fair wrist and thrust the imperial seal in his hand into the resisting hand of the young woman. "This subject replies to Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, 'Dream on'"

(Parallel universe, transmigration into historical fiction)

Jialuo transmigrated to become the first deposed empress in Qing Dynasty history, Borjigit. Historical records state that Emperor Shunzhi preferred simplicity, while Borjigit enjoyed luxury and was jealous. Furthermore, she was chosen by the regent, Dorgon, leading to discord with the emperor.

Jialuo plotted in her heart: it's fine for her to enjoy luxury, after all, her maternal family was powerful, so spending a little money was a minor matter. Jealous? Jialuo looked at the emperor, cold and distant on their wedding night, and wished she could swear on her fingertips that she had no feelings for him.

Thus, after marriage, she upheld her duties as empress, spending her days either 'recuperating' in a separate residence or 'privately visiting' the common folk, never bothering the emperor in the slightest.

Fulin ascended the throne at six and took full power at thirteen, becoming the first emperor after the Qing army entered the passes. He was deep-minded and adept at scheming. He had long been mentally prepared for the empress, Borjigit, but he disliked her. Fulin was busy with state affairs and rarely visited the harem, only having the impression of the empress as beautiful but extravagant and domineering.

Later, seeing the girl in the courtyard who laughed freely and brightly, with an open mind, he realized the empress in the separate residence was utterly different from the one in the palace. Slowly, Fulin's eyes could no longer leave her. He thought, if they could be together for a long time, holding hands for a lifetime would be acceptable.

But then he discovered his empress seemed to be waiting for him to become a monk so she could become Empress Dowager?

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Resilient and cunning beauty VS gentle Crown Prince turned gloomy new emperor.

Traditional ancient romance + sweet pet + no transmigration, no rebirth + dual cleanliness + 1V1.

To save her mother, she had to become the Crown Princess, give birth to an heir, and ensure the Prime Minister's residence had no worries. She calculated him, enticed him, and charmed him.

Ultimately, she captured the Crown Prince's heart and ascended to the position of Crown Princess. On the day the Crown Prince ascended the throne to become Emperor, she drank a labor-inducing medicine, gave birth to twins, and successfully faked her death with the little princess, leaving her son in the palace to become the new Crown Prince.

She left cleanly, but it cost the new emperor half his life.

Three years later, she lived a peaceful life with her mother and daughter in Jiangnan. A gloomy man holding a baby aggressively burst into her home, but upon seeing her, his eyes suddenly turned red.

The gloom in the man's eyes instantly turned into grievance, and he said with trembling lips that she had betrayed him. The little baby, who was 80% similar to her, cried out as soon as he spoke: "Mommy, don't abandon baby!"

The new emperor held the baby in his arms, weeping with self-reproach through countless sleepless nights for not being by his beloved's side during childbirth. Until the new emperor discovered that his Empress had not died in childbirth, but had faked her death to escape him.

From that day on, the new emperor went mad... The noble person willingly fell into the mire, cradling the jasmine, covered in mud, in his palm.

Emperor Yuwen, who had been on the throne for five years, was devoted to his country, conquering all directions and administering justice fairly, with no interest in matters of love. Everyone thought the rumor about "all Yuwen family members being infatuated lovers" was just that—a rumor.

That was until His Majesty, during a private visit, met the love of his life. It was love at first sight; just one glance made her unforgettable to him, breaking his principles, and he directly bestowed upon her the title of Imperial Consort.

[The main text is finished, bonus chapters are updated daily, the next work “Three Years After Marriage She Changed Her Heart” will be released soon, a beautiful and flexible concubine vs. a restrained and upright, ascetic family head, please collect～]

Ji Wan Yuan, born as the precious daughter of a Minister, was doted upon since childhood and lived a lavish life. She was known for her beauty and developed a proud and arrogant personality.

She admired Wen Qi Yan, the most handsome and distinguished young master in the capital, and pursued him relentlessly for years, even humbling herself to gain his favor.

Unfortunately, he always ignored her, dismissing her advances and showing complete indifference.

It didn't matter. Whatever she desired, she would have. She didn't care for proper methods, choosing to take the crooked path whenever necessary, being relentless in getting what she wanted.

Ji Wan Yuan procured the strongest love potion and finally achieved her wish, sharing a night of passion with Wen Qi Yan.

At that moment, lost in the haze of wild abandon, she strangely learned that she was merely a villainous and foolish supporting character in a storybook.

Wen Qi Yan’s true purpose in marrying her was to get close to and exploit her, to help the Emperor purge the remnants of a rebellious faction and target her father, a powerful Minister. Less than two years after the marriage, the Ji family would fall, and she would die in childbirth.

By handling the case of the Minister, Wen Qi Yan secured his position before the Emperor and rose to become a powerful and influential figure, becoming even more remarkable.

The following year, he welcomed his heart's white moonlight—also her mortal enemy—into the manor. They lived a harmonious life and grew old together. But her son was constantly ostracized and neglected, eventually dying young!

The moment she regained consciousness, Ji Wan Yuan broke out in a cold sweat. Looking at the man’s aloof profile, her face turned pale, and she felt as though she had fallen into an ice cave.

“…”

Wen Qi Yan detested Ji Wan Yuan. She was frivolous and ignorant, foolish and clumsy, possessing nothing of value besides her pretty face.

If it weren’t for the Emperor’s decree, needing to collect evidence of the Ji family’s corruption to eliminate the Minister’s faction, and also to…deal with the consequences of their accidental encounter, he wouldn’t have been forced to marry this reckless woman.

He had expected this forced marriage to be a torment, a difficult period to endure.

However, she unexpectedly changed from her previously loathsome arrogance and became considerate, even careful and yielding.

Perhaps…this was another one of her tricks, to distract his attention. He scoffed at it.

But when his mother proposed bringing in his cousin,

Wen Qi Yan thought Ji Wan Yuan would cry, make a scene, and throw a tantrum. He even thought she might resort to any means necessary to prevent him from taking a concubine, as she had in the past.

However, he never expected her to smile and nod in agreement.

She actually…agreed with a smile?!

Wen Qi Yan, upon hearing this, was shocked and speechless. He suddenly snapped a brush in his hand, his brow furrowed and his face turned grim.

[A love-brained person awakens, an aloof man falls from grace.]

Article reading guide:

A cold, restrained, and unattainable young master of a noble family vs. a plump, foolishly beautiful woman (the awakened version of the love-brained supporting character who humiliated and abandoned him).

SC, HE (The character introduction in the synopsis from the female lead’s perspective is a misunderstanding.)

Forced marriage, slow burn romance, a high-ranking official falling for his wife, a sweet redemption, and a fiery pursuit of a wife.

The female lead awakens at the beginning of the story, but she is not perfect and will occasionally make mistakes. The male lead deeply dislikes her before falling in love, so he has a rather cold personality.

This is not a story about a powerful female lead, but about a protagonist growing through trials and tribulations.

(The synopsis continues with a detailed introduction to the next work, “Three Years After Marriage She Changed Her Heart.”)

In her past life, Jiang Sege watched as her loved ones left one by one, and ultimately died from poison.

Reborn this life, she vows to deal with those little monkeys.

When the scumbag puts on a show of deep affection, she responds with cold detachment, making him peel off a layer of skin before rolling away…

When those algae whores act coy and fake their femininity, she follows their path, leaving those algae whores none but a dead end…

When scheming concubines come to attack, she counters every move, letting them pack their bags to repent in the countryside estate…

Once she deals with these devils and monsters, Jiang Sege discovers she still hasn't found her benefactor from the past life, who was punished to the northwest for protecting her grandmother's family…

A certain general finally rises again, but now it's my turn to step into the spotlight…

Su Wenying transmigrated, only to find herself marrying a supposedly insane prince who was supposedly blind and physically weak.

Rumors claimed this prince had slaughtered over a dozen consorts and had already declared that his new consort would never leave alive.

The first night of their wedding, a raging fire engulfed the Prince An residence.

Everyone believed it was the prince who had murdered his wife and incinerated the body, but it was actually the consort who had started the fire and nearly burned the prince alive.

The next day, everyone knew that they couldn't tell who the madman was.

From then on, the An Prince residence became home to two mental patients. The prince was prone to mood swings and the consort was even less stable.

One killed, the other delivered the final blow. One set fire, the other poured the oil.

The prince schemed to murder, and the consort cheered him on from the side.

Out in public they teamed up like old friends, but behind closed doors they passed the blame to each other.

Su Wenying complained, after I just berated him, why d you send him to prison.

Cheng Jingyu sighed helplessly, you made him sob, I was afraid if I didn t send him away, he might commit suicide out of shame and anger.

Things between them remained amicably tense until one day when Su Wenying changed her clothes in front of him again.

When she glanced up and saw his face turn red…

Su Wenying was stunned, had he seen.

He had actually seen all along.

Su Wenying was truly losing her mind for real!

I was a special forces soldier who died during a mission, only to wake up as a palace maid serving the cold palace. Through my daily food deliveries, I gradually discovered unsettling truths—was I truly transmigrated into this new world?

Content tags: Time Travel, Light, Healing, Daily Life. Additional themes: Family, Simple Life, Healing.