Seven Seas revealed the cover for Vol. 3 of Thrice Married to a Salted Fish, a historical transmigration danmei novel by Bi Ka Bi. The cover art is provided by returning artist Mio, and the interior illustrations are provided by returning artist Mulliga K. [Source: Twitter/X, Bluesky]
Seven Seas provides the following volume summary:
SCANDAL AND SLAUGHTER
Beautiful, devious imperial physician Lin Qingyu has reunited with his husband, Gu Fuzhou. That leaves Lin Qingyu plenty of time to work against his archenemy, Crown Prince Xiao Cheng. Soon, Lin Qingyu uncovers Xiao Cheng’s deepest secret—one that could ruin the prince. Yet the only piece of evidence Lin Qingyu can put forward is a purple silk belt. Could such a humble item really interfere with an ascension to the throne, or will Lin Qingyu’s loathing of Xiao Cheng lead him to overplay his hand?
Gu Fuzhou likewise faces a daunting choice as Great Yu continues to fight a war in the northwest, and the nation’s troops face increasingly grueling and grim circumstances. Everyone in court—and in the northwest—understands that victory is only possible if Great General Gu returns to the front. But Gu Fuzhou barely survived his last tour of duty. Does he dare leave the capital for the northwest, knowing that Lin Qingyu could be widowed again?
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish Vol. 3 is scheduled for release on June 16, 2026. Preorders are available from several major retailers:
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Thrice Married to a Salted Fish
三嫁咸鱼
[Synopsis Provided by Seven Seas Entertainment:]
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.
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (三嫁咸鱼) is a danmei novel by Bi Ka Bi. It began serialization in 2021 and ran for 119 chapters (plus 30 Extras), and is available to read in Chinese on JJWXC.
The series has received an audio drama adaptation.
Regarding the series name, a “salted fish” is a Chinese metaphor for a corpse, but is also slang for a lazy, unmotivated person.
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