Summary
In her first life, Shen Qing learned exactly what marriage to the crown prince could cost her. Given a second chance, she has no intention of playing the obedient wife. Unfortunately for Xiao Jingchao, avoiding her will not be nearly as easy as he hopes. Between a scheming half-sister, rival princes, and a court where every marriage conceals an ambition, Shen Qing is ready to turn every trap back on its maker. He wants a different bride. She wants control of her own fate. Their battle of wills is about to become the palace’s most outrageous problem.