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3 Volumes (Completed)
105 Chapters + 3 Extras (Completed)
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The wife is first, the country is second, and the husband is of lesser importance.

All of his life was spent riding a war horse and accomplishing meritorious military services. But what was the result? In the end, he was cast aside once he had served his purpose.

Out of selfishness, he had favored his consort and neglected his wife. Ultimately, the one who stood by his side was the wife that he had neglected for 10 years…

After being reborn, Jing Shao decided to repent and turn over a new leaf…

Standing outside the door while holding a pillow, Jing Shao gazed at the sky. He must first mend his relationship with his wife. Jing Shao formed a fist and knocked on the door, “Jun Qing, I know I was wrong, let me in!”

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Qi Wei Shang
The Wife Comes First
Thê Vi Thượng
Wife Above All
You Own My All (Manhua)
Жена - превыше всего
หนึ่งคํามั่น นิรันดร์กาล
妻为上
妻為上
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peachminus
peachminus rated it
August 18, 2021
Status: c94
I've read this book like... 4 times? and absolutely would reread this again bcs it's THAT GREAT!

this one has such nice and cute story. the plot flows so good and well-made. I usually find a political-setting story is such a heavy plot, but this one is so so fun to read. pure love, fluff, and comedy!

5/5 and definitely would recommended
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fire_potatoes
fire_potatoes rated it
April 16, 2021
Status: c91
This novel is amazing. The plot is interesting, the MCs are created very well, and it is very satisfying. It's not dog blood at all. A lot of BL were the gong reincarnates turns out extremely dog blood, but this one is just super sweet. The manhua is rlly good too

For some reason I find the left and right protectorate general seem like wangxian hahaha. The right keeps annoying the left while the left keeps reprimanding him.
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taizidianxia
taizidianxia
January 29, 2021
Status: c30
I was intrigued due to the backstory from the past life but it was only very briefly mentioned in the beginning barely touching on the details so I have trouble relating how MC could detest his past life so much. The worst thing tht happened to him was only being imprisoned. Aftr tht their love life is smooth sailing without any bumps-i stayed hoping for a little bump or angst but never happened. Even the antagonist of the past life- his secondary wife was disposed off very quickly. Please anyone... more>> tell me if there is a huge bump ahead thts worth mulling over that might make their union more hard earned and satisfying. <<less
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AelterG
AelterG rated it
June 21, 2025
Status: Completed
A solid 4 stars. The story was pretty short and an easy read. I’ve read the manhua several times and just wanted to read the novel for extra context.

It was a sweet story about second chances when you fail to see the value of the people around you. As well as, a lesson on humility. It had odd moments of misogyny that read as “a man can only find true love with a man” sort of vibes. Although I’m not sure if im reading too much into it.

But it had... more>> great moments too. MH was my favorite because he was pretty clear headed and knew how to value people. As well as, knew how to keep JS in line when his simplicity caused him to do dumb or harmful things. <<less
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Eryala
Eryala rated it
May 26, 2025
Status: c105
Time-travel fix it novel. It was a decent read, good on the humour, light on the smut, the progress on the storyline is good.

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The MC (gong) becomes the wife-worshipper after waking up in the past. He treats his wife, the ML (shou), much better, even going as far as making love whenever he gets the chance. In short, MC becomes more like a cute tail-wagging doggie when it came to his wife.

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ML is physically weaker than average but because he was pushed into the cold pond in a cold season and wasn't rescued on time that he came down with a high fever for days. His meridians were screwed so he can't practise martial arts so his father love him less.

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There are two side CPs, one of them - Left Soldier x Right Soldier and the other were the lord/king of a foreign kingdom who in the end becomes the dominant 'queen' (he tops) to MC's older brother.

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MC is more of a soldier than a strategist, so you would see him being in the frontlines while ML, his wife, acted as a strategist. MC's PTSD of losing ML is briefly covered thus his protectiveness on the ML. His time-travel wasn't revealed but his actions were suspected by the ML thus MC lied that it was a dream.

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The current Empress is a b*tch; ML's stepmother, the main wife of ML's father is a bit*h because jealous, arrogant b*tches exist.

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MC's older brother is married with kids but his wife is foolish. She believed in the superstitious stuff, allowing some crooked nobody to feed her infant child with a foreign substance.

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MC's father is the Emperor and he's a decent father than ML's father. Unfortunately, he died towards the end of the novel.

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The only point I can't accept was the lack of the relationship development between MC & ML. It's like a bit too rushed. I mean, even if they're married to each other, you can't just expect the shou to suddenly accept everything at once. Their marriage was arranged in the first place and it felt too rushed that the gong was doing everything to avoid a repeat of the past. <<less
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Mizundahstood
Mizundahstood rated it
January 7, 2025
Status: Completed
Read the manga, it was cute.

As always, the novel is always better. It was a lovely read with the gong doing all the right decisions after being reborn in the past and making up for his "mistakes" with ignoring and mistreating the shou in his past life.

Thoroughly enjoyed the story and the satisfaction that comes when he strives to do everything he can to do everything right this time and bonus on the steamy scenes as well. *Chefs kiss*
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Inn Auni
Inn Auni rated it
July 26, 2024
Status: Completed
BEWARE of SPOILER

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Jing Shao was given a chance to redo his life. However, that chance started on his wedding night after he did the deed with his male wife. He did not know whether he should rejoice or curse at his fate. All he knew was that he had a lot to do; starting from wooing his wife. The chance gave him a lot of insight of his prior life. He realized that he was not meant to sit on the throne. His journey towards his new goals was entertaining albeit dragging in some parts.

Not many story was written in the 'top' point of view. So, it was refreshing to read one. The novel was done with translation after a few years. And it had also been adapted into manhua.

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soyueris
soyueris rated it
June 3, 2024
Status: Completed
I started reading this around 2021, and it was stuck in ch 91 then. Now I finally had the time to finish it all and I still really, really loved it, tho I wished the succession plot had a more elaborate arc, but that didn't diminish my love for main couple. Even the side couple made me smile and giggle. A very comforting and enjoyable read. I also wished that we saw more of the extras that explored the what-ifs, especially that last extra of them having a joint dream... more>> of dying in the prison <<less
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izayaYY
izayaYY rated it
January 30, 2024
Status: Completed
My second time reading this novel and I still enjoyed it very much. One of the best 'rebirth' genre novels, with a doting Prince as our MC gong and a beautiful scholar as the ML shou.

Our MC is an imperial Prince who after being reborn, has a chance for revenge but also a chance to mend his relationship with his male wife (the ML) and his older brother (the 2nd Prince). Despite his rebirth, he is not OP and has to carefully and meticulously plan out his future, which is... more>> not easy as our MC is mostly a military man and palace politics is not his forte.

The novel is well written and well translated, and has more depth than expected for a light webnovel, showing matter-of-factly the complexity of palace politics and military campaigns without exageration or melodrama. <<less
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Suzukirenz
Suzukirenz rated it
April 30, 2023
Status: Completed
I was expecting it was Angst but nah. It's good though. It kept me going and I realized I was smiling the entire time I was reading this novel. ♥
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Saphie
Saphie rated it
April 13, 2023
Status: Completed
It's quite good. Smart shou and strong going. The story flows out a bit smoothly though I didn't quite get Jing Shao's past life as it wasn't written clearly. I really like MHZ, hes smart and cool. The inner court drama is c almost non existent and politics is strong in this one. Although it was perfectly balanced with the romance between the two.

I do have some misgivings with JS, he treats his satisfaction first before MHZ although it can be hidden through his kind and loving actions. The first... more>> few chairs were annoying as JS, despite living a few more years than the others still acted so immature, it was resolved after it dragged out so there's that. 4.5 <<less
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HiddenHermit
HiddenHermit rated it
March 27, 2023
Status: Completed
Very good second chance novel. MC, Jing Shao, who is reborn is trying to fix the mistakes from his previous life. He strives to gain his male wife's, Mu Hanzhang, affection and help his brother, Jing Chen, become emperor. MC's personality makes this a fun read.

Although I think it would been better if

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the author left out the pet tiger. I found it a lil annoying, it was distracting... more like filler material.

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but it was more than balanced out by

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author giving Jing Chen a romantic plot. Too funny. Read Extra 2. Are you as surprised as I am?!!

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Overall a worthwhile read. :) <<less
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Eccentricstate
Eccentricstate rated it
July 24, 2022
Status: Completed
07/23/2022

Rating: 4.0

Pairing Type: reborn, third prince MC x bookish, male wife ml; gong MC x shou ml; wife simp mc; strong, battle savvy MC x smart ml; standard formula gong - puppy simp variant

... more>> Tropes: imperial court politics; battle for the throne; rebirth

Triggers: death; violence; war

Heat level: medium (3.5, open door with some moderately explicit love scenes. Love scenes are plentiful)

Re-readability: low, probably won’t reread

I don’t have a whole lot to say, personally I think I would have enjoyed this more had it been a little shorter (like maybe 20 or so chapters). Just trim a little fat, and this is a pretty good wife simping, court politics novel.

Personally, I would consider Transmigrated into the Disabled Tyant’s Pet Palm Fish to be in a similar vein, but that novel is slightly better. If you’re looking for something similar to this, I’d recommend it.

This novel is about what you’d expect though. Standard formula Gong is reborn and simps for wife. There’s some court politics that drag on too long and aren’t scandalous enough to be super interesting.

One thing I don’t understand is the MLS motives in the initial world. It’s not really a spoiler because it happens in the first chapter, but why tf did he stay with MC when MC was such a d*ck back then...

Regardless, I would recommend lol. It was a fun novel with pretty decent political scheming. <<less
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cleocries
cleocries rated it
July 5, 2022
Status: Completed
I gave this a 5.0 but might actually change it to a 4.8 and there's a reason for that! review:

mc: he was really tr*sh in the previous life, but after getting a second chance he decided to change his ways. he knew who were the ones who betrayed him before and the one who didn't, so here's to his redemption arc!

ml: pretty, gentle but firm person. ngl I would prefer if he got together with someone else than the MC because he really deserves better (in both lifetimes) but you... more>> know, the MC changed so all is forgiven I suppose.

what I liked: MC treated ML so well in this second life, doting on him and treasuring him, taking care of his wife like a good husband should (first life MC I'm looking at u right now)

what I didn't like that much:
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the MC literally r*ped the ml, and when he first got to realise it in his second life he only felt a teensy bit bad about it before continuing to pounce on the ml... and the ML was only scared at first but forgave him so quickly even after feeling so violated. : (

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there is also a manhua version of this! it's " you own my all " similar to the novel so recommend that too :)

overall its a good book, lots of drama going on within so you won't get bored reading! just have to get pass the beginning. <<less
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Yuuneeverse
Yuuneeverse rated it
March 26, 2022
Status: Completed
Loved it.

Redemption arcs are delicious add the devotion that the MC now has for his furen?? Just delicious.

It was an easy read specially since this was the my second novel. I'd recommended it to someone who is new to danmei and historical novels. The setting and characters are easy to follow along and there's not that many courtesy names (I know they can be hard to remember at first).
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Ariss
Ariss rated it
November 16, 2021
Status: Completed
A novel about a man who gets a second chance to fix all the mistakes he did in his previous life, starting with his male wife. He's not a political creature and being born in the imperial family but lacking the ability to scheme and plot led to his death in his previous life.

The novel is about his rebirth into the past and him and his wife handling all obstacles together. It has the right balance of romance, comedy, politics, and war. Note that in this ancient setting both women... more>> and men who are married off as male wives get the short end of the stick so to speak and there's a fair amount of social class and injustice which comes as a result of that system.

I'd definitely recommend this novel. It is one of the better "married a male wife" trope novel, especially by this author who is known for not being too dark/angsty. <<less
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Albee
Albee
September 13, 2021
Status: c95
Absolutely love this story! It's got a good pace, and the plot is very easy to follow. Highly recommend this novel.
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OrangePopsicle
OrangePopsicle rated it
March 3, 2021
Status: c78
I absolutely love this story. I always prefer ones with lots of fluff because it’s better for the heart and my heart has been severely damaged by some of these stories. Also the manhua adaptation is impeccable; the art is beautiful and so far it’s following the novel pretty well.
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