Husband Lifts His Equal Wife — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Dou Sutan, the wife of the Yong'an Earl, was divorced by her mother-in-law on her husband's behalf, but remained in the household to protect his reputation. Unexpectedly, she was forcibly taken by the new emperor, Huo Qu, and trapped in the trap of imperial power. Her husband, Xie Heming, was cold and selfish, secretly having an affair with his mistress, Wen Ruixin, and favoring his concubine, Ye Shuyue. Within the palace, Ye Shuyue, after becoming pregnant, vying for his favor, while Lu Xue's scheming foments constant strife in the harem.