An arranged marriage will become the perfect career opportunity for one would-be doctor—that is if a curse doesn’t get in the way.

Ten years of exhaustive study, tedious research, and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu. In the midst of his work, he receives instructions to put everything aside and marry Lu Wancheng, the sickly son of the marquis—all in the hopes that this sacred union will heal the illness that plagues the young master.

However, Lin Qingyu quickly discovers that Lu Wancheng isn’t just an ill-fated aristocrat—in fact, the man has a mysterious twinkle in his eye, and insights that could help Lin Qingyu outmaneuver even royalty. With that, Lu Wancheng proposes an idea to his new male bride, one that will help send Lin Qingyu back home to continue his studies and fulfill his dreams.

As feelings bloom between these new allies, a dark truth looms over their tenuous bond—one that threatens to rip them apart in both sickness and health.

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Bi Ka Bi is an author in China known for writing danmei novels. Thrice Married to a Salted Fish is their first title to be printed in English.

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THE THIRD MARRIAGE…AND THE FINAL TWIST OF FATE

Lin Qingyu’s late husband Jiang Xing has returned: this time, in the body of the new emperor himself. But that powerful role could impede them when it comes to resuming their romance. People throughout the palace—from servants to the empress dowager herself—have a close eye on the emperor, and strong convictions about how his reign should unfold. If Jiang Xing insists on remarrying his widow, will he overplay his hand?

But the two of them are not destined to stay confined to the world of the court. After all they've gone through with the cycles of Jiang Xing's death and rebirth, the final challenge may be the most difficult yet. Will their love survive if they're forced to leave the palace behind?