Seven Seas revealed the cover for Vol. 3 of The Wife Comes First: Qi Wei Shang, a historical fantasy danmei series by Lv Ye Qian He. This volume is also the series finale.
Artist Zolaida provides the cover art, and the black & white interior illustrations will be provided by artist furifuricchin. Both artists return from their work on Vols. 1 & 2 of the series. [Source: Twitter/X, Bluesky]
Seven Seas provides the following Vol. 3 summary:
“OVER TWO LIFETIMES, I HAVE ONLY EVER LOVED YOU.”
Welcomed back to the capital with unbelievable rewards, Jing Shao and his princely consort Mu Hanzhang fall into a new routine at home and at court—involving challenging but satisfying duties that Mu Hanzhang takes on with pleasure.
While the two men contend with scheming princes, unexpected visitors, and volatile in-laws, new trouble is brewing. The earlier revenge taken on Mu Hanzhang’s behalf set off a chain reaction that now threatens his father’s clan and his mother’s life. And when a death unearths secrets from the past, Jing Shao may have to use all that he’s gained just to survive the machinations threatening him.
But with his brothers—both blood and sworn—at his side and his wife in his arms, Jing Shao vows that this time, no matter the danger, he’ll find happiness with Mu Hanzhang.
FINAL VOLUME
The Wife Comes First: Qi Wei Shang Vol. 3 is scheduled for release on July 21, 2026. Preorders are available from several major retailers:
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The Wife Comes First
妻为上
[Synopsis Provided by Seven Seas Entertainment:]
On the brink of death, Prince Cheng is stunned to find the one person still by his side: his long-neglected princely consort, Mu Hanzhang. While Prince Cheng pursued power and countless lovers, Mu Hanzhang never wavered in his dedication as his wife, despite the future he lost. Prince Cheng knows he never deserved such loyalty.
But fate isn’t finished with him yet. When he awakens in the past—on the morning after their disastrous wedding night, with all his memories intact—Prince Cheng seizes the chance to set things right. This time, he’ll treasure Mu Hanzhang. This time, the wife will come first, the state second, and the husband last.
Yet winning Mu Hanzhang’s trust is only the first battle. Court conspiracies still run deep, and if they’re not careful, history may repeat itself…starting with a knife in the back.
The Wife Comes First (妻为上) is a danmei novel by Lv Ye Qian He. It began serialization in 2013 and ran for 108 chapters, and is available to read in Chinese on JJWXC.
The series has received an audio drama adaptation, as well as a manhua adaptation. The manhua is available to read in English on Webnovel, WebcomicsApp, and INKR.
You can learn more about The Wife Comes First in the DanmeiNews catalog.
