Catching My Fiancé Cheating, I Got Pregnant with a Powerful Official’s Child

Huo Ningyu died on her deathbed, betrayed by her husband Xie Zhengyang and her sworn sister Jiang Ning. For six months after their marriage, Xie Zhengyang had slowly poisoned her while Jiang Ning plotted to seize the Huo family's wealth and status. After her death, Huo Ningyu's spirit drifted for five years, witnessing the complete destruction of her family as Xie Zhengyang and Jiang Ning framed the Huo family for corruption, leading to their execution and the elevation of the Xie family to a marquisate. Reborn to the day before her wedding, Huo Ningyu resolved to change her fate and prevent the tragedy from repeating itself.

On the eve of her marriage to Xie Zhengyang, Huo Ningyu rushed to expose the adulterous affair between her fiancé and Jiang Ning. She brought her parents to a private villa where she caught them in bed together, securing undeniable proof of their betrayal. When confronted, Xie Zhengyang attempted to justify his actions, while Jiang Ning played the victim. The Loyal Earl, Xie Zhengyang's father, arrived and demanded that Jiang Ning be dismissed, but Xie Zhengyang refused to abandon her. The situation escalated when Zhao Bingyu, the Imperial City Envoy and the Emperor's nephew, arrived unexpectedly. Huo Ningyu seized the opportunity to petition him for justice, offering him crucial intelligence in exchange for his assistance.

The dispute was brought before Emperor Qiande, who annulled the marriage decree after stripping Xie Zhengyang of his heir title. The Emperor punished Xie Zhengyang with thirty strikes, Jiang Ning with ten strikes, and suspended Huo Pengcheng's salary for failing to control his adopted daughter. Jiang Ning and her mother were expelled from the Huo residence, but not before spreading vicious rumors that Huo Ningyu was barren, attempting to ruin her reputation so she could never marry again. Despite the scandal, Huo Ningyu remained composed and determined to clear her name.

Huo Ningyu's elder brother Huo Mingxian returned from his studies just in time to witness the family's crisis. Together with her younger brother Huo Mingchang, she began plotting revenge against Jiang Ning. In a daring nighttime operation, the siblings released poisonous snakes into Jiang Ning's new residence, an act secretly assisted by Zhao Bingyu, who had been observing them. This encounter strengthened the connection between Huo Ningyu and the powerful Imperial City Envoy, who agreed to meet with her to discuss further cooperation.

As rumors about Huo Ningyu's alleged infertility spread, the Chen family, who had an engagement with Huo Mingxian, came to break off their alliance, citing the family's damaged reputation. Huo Ningyu confronted the Chen family matriarch with sharp wit, exposing their hypocrisy and lack of moral standing. Her elder brother supported her decision to accept the broken engagement, recognizing that the match was never suitable. With the Xie marriage dissolved and the Chen engagement broken, Huo Ningyu found herself free from both unwanted unions, allowing her to focus on dismantling the schemes of Jiang Ning and her mother while protecting her family from the political dangers that had destroyed them in her previous life.

Zhao Bingyu continued to monitor Huo Ningyu's activities, intrigued by her boldness and intelligence. He had previously sought information about Putuo Temple, a case that had stalled for months, and Huo Ningyu's whispered secret had provided the breakthrough he needed. Their alliance was built on mutual benefit, with Huo Ningyu gaining a powerful ally in the imperial court and Zhao Bingyu gaining insight into the political machinations surrounding the noble families. As Huo Ningyu navigated the treacherous waters of Jing Cheng society, she prepared to expose Jiang Ning's true nature and prevent the downfall of her family, using her knowledge of future events to stay one step ahead of her enemies.