Xie Heng, Prince of Beiliang, had no choice but to marry Shen Zhiyi, the foolish daughter of the Minister of Rites, in order to investigate a case involving missing military funds on the border. On their wedding night, he watched coldly as his bride lifted her veil and began eating pastries on her own. "At least this fool knows how to behave."
Shen Zhiyi lowered her head and nibbled on a rose cake, hiding the sharpness in her eyes. She had feigned foolishness for ten years, all to uncover the truth behind her mother's wrongful death. The prince's household was the perfect place to hide.
One rainy night, she accidentally stumbled upon Xie Heng having a secret discussion with his trusted aide. The man pressed his long sword to her throat, but she softly revealed half a crucial clue about the military funds case. "If Your Highness kills me, the truth may be lost forever."
He lowered his sword and gripped her chin. "Who sent you?"
"Your princess, or... your ally."
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.
