I'd Rather Marry a Memorial Tablet Than Serve as a Concubine

Nìng Jià Páiwèi Bù Dāng Qiè
宁嫁牌位不当妾

Description

Gu Qingning, the orphaned daughter of the Gu family, was raised in the Marquis of Guangping’s household. She and her cousin Shen Ruoying were engaged around the same time, Shen Ruoying to the heir of the Duke’s manor, Lu Jingyu, and Gu Qingning to his younger brother, Lu Hangzhi. However, after Lu Jingyu was reported killed in battle, Shen Ruoying, desperate to escape her reputation as a 'husband-killer', seduced Lu Hangzhi. To Gu Qingning’s shock, Lu Hangzhi then demanded that she willingly lower herself to become his concubine. Unwilling to surrender her dignity, Gu Qingning instead made a fateful choice, to marry the deceased Lu Jingyu, claiming her rightful place as the Young Duke’s wife in both name and honor. [Original Webtoon](https://www.kuaikanmanhua.com/web/topic/26507) **Official Translations:** [Japanese](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/190822)

Tags

Genres
Drama Fantasy Historical Romance
Audience Demographics
Female Oriented Shoujo
Character Types
Male Lead Smart Male Lead
Female Lead
Capable Female Lead Cunning Female Lead Determined Female Lead Emotionally Strong Female Lead Orphan Female Lead Smart Female Lead
Relationship
Height Gap
Family
Brothers Extended Family Cousins
Themes
Orphans Revenge Unexpected Feelings Marriage Arranged Marriage
Time Period > Period Piece
Historical Ancient China
Narrative Tropes
Dead Family Member Hidden past Death Tropes Mysterious Death Love Tropes Male Lead Falls in Love First
Activities
Investigation Crimes Attempted Murder
Character Traits
Personality Traits Arrogant Characters
Appearance > Hair
Long-Haired Female Character Long-Haired Male Character
Occupations
Spy
Sexual Content > Sexual Acts
Attempted Rape Rape