Seven Seas revealed the cover for Thrice Married to a Salted Fish Vol. 4, a historical transmigration danmei novel by Bi Ka Bi. This volume is also the series finale. 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:
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?
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish Vol. 4 is scheduled for release on October 13, 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.
You can learn more about Thrice Married to a Salted Fish in the DanmeiNews catalog.
