Married to the Rake Prince

Past life, Vivian Dalton trusted Caspian Sheridan and Felicia Dalton, then died. Reborn, she rejects Caspian, choosing Julian Sheridan, emperor's uncle, a "Rake." Julian, poisoned with Gu-venom, feigns it. Vivian foils Felicia and Consort Yu's schemes. Uncovers Gu-venom truth. They dismantle Caspian's succession plot, expose Consort Yu, and eliminate villains. Caspian & Consort Yu imprisoned. Julian cured, becomes emperor, Vivian empress.