Dumped After Engagement, She Marries the Capital’s Prince

Jian Yao grew up in an orphanage alongside Lu Chengze, dedicating her entire life to supporting his ascent in the business world. After she was discovered as the true daughter of the wealthy Jian family, she used her family's resources to help Lu Chengze, an illegitimate son, secure his position as the heir to the Lu family. For ten years, Jian Yao blindly followed him, ignoring the fact that he was engaged to another woman, Liu Yiyi. The turning point arrived when Jian Yao learned that Lu Chengze had abandoned their upcoming engagement ceremony to rush to Shanghai to care for Liu Yiyi, who had attempted suicide by slitting her wrists. Heartbroken and realizing the futility of her devotion, Jian Yao sought refuge in a bar where she encountered Gu Zhiyan, a man who had been her rival in school and the eternal second place to Lu Chengze’s achievements.

In a moment of desperation and clarity, Jian Yao asked Gu Zhiyan to marry her. Gu Zhiyan, who came from the powerful Gu family and faced immense pressure from his grandmother to settle down, agreed to a partnership. He proposed a marriage of convenience to satisfy his family and reassure his business partners, who harbored rumors about his sexuality. Jian Yao accepted, seeing it as a strategic move to protect her family’s reputation and move on from her past. Gu Zhiyan offered a prenuptial agreement that was surprisingly favorable to Jian Yao, offering her half his assets if she chose to divorce, which helped alleviate her suspicions about his motives.

The narrative shifts to the Jian family household, where Jian Yao’s sister, Jian Ning, a sharp and capable businesswoman who had taken over the company after their parents' death, reacted with shock and suspicion. Jian Ning had always disapproved of Lu Chengze and viewed Gu Zhiyan with wariness due to the rumors surrounding him. However, she quickly adapted to the situation, recognizing that Gu Zhiyan was a far superior match for her sister. She orchestrated the logistics of the engagement, changing the guest lists and attire while coldly dismissing the insults from Lu Chengze’s associates. Meanwhile, Lu Chengze, realizing Jian Yao had not contacted him, felt a sudden panic but was too preoccupied with Liu Yiyi to investigate immediately.

As the engagement ceremony approached, the Gu family’s involvement became evident. Gu Zhiyan’s grandmother, Old Madam Gu, was overjoyed to have a granddaughter-in-law and prepared extravagant betrothal gifts, including properties abroad and antique jewelry. The Gu family’s enthusiasm contrasted sharply with the Lu family’s absence, as Lu Chengze’s mother had deliberately skipped the event under the guise of illness, intending to humiliate the Jian family. Jian Yao, however, remained unfazed, focusing on the stability and respect Gu Zhiyan provided.

On the day of the engagement, Jian Yao’s friend Xu Si arrived from Paris and was thrilled by the twist of events. The ceremony proceeded smoothly, with Gu Zhiyan presenting himself as a devoted and respectful fiancé. In a pivotal moment, Lu Chengze sent a photo of himself caring for Liu Yiyi to Jian Yao, attempting to provoke guilt or jealousy. Jian Yao, having fully moved on, simply replied with a calm acknowledgment and blocked the number, signaling her complete emotional detachment from her past. The story concludes with the engagement secured, marking Jian Yao’s transition from a submissive follower to an independent woman standing beside a powerful partner, while Lu Chengze begins to realize the magnitude of his loss.