A philandering prince discovers that the prince-consort he neglected in life is the only one by his side in death. Now that he's got a second chance, can the prince make it up to him?! A heartwarming romance about second chances, palace intrigue, and found family--The Wife Comes First makes its English debut!
On the brink of death, Prince Cheng is stunned to find the one person still by his side: his long-neglected prince-consort, Mu Hanzhang. While Cheng pursued power and countless lovers, Mu Hanzhang gave up his future as a respected minister to become the dutiful "wife" of a heartless man. Cheng knows he never deserved such loyalty.
But fate isn't finished with him yet. When he awakens in the past--on the morning after their disastrous wedding night, with all his memories intact--Prince Cheng seizes the chance to set things right. This time, he'll treasure Mu Hanzhang. This time, the wife will come first, the state second, and the husband last.
Yet winning Mu Hanzhang's trust is only the first battle. Court conspiracies still run deep, and if they're not careful, history may repeat itself...starting with a knife in the back.