Marriage Before Love + Secret Crush + Love that grows over time
She is a hugely popular actress, but because of a marriage arranged by her grandfather, she is forced to marry into the Yan family, one of the most powerful dynasties in the empire.
The Yan family is under Yan Mochen's control. With his influence, he could have rejected the marriage and found someone better. But as soon as he learned her name, he agreed to it. He didn't want her to leave his side. He wanted her to stay by him, where no one could replace her, because no one could ever take her place.
He loves her, but she has forgotten him. In time, she slowly remembers the distant past they shared.
Thankfully, they haven't missed their chance with each other.
Female lead: Ye Ziqing Male lead: Yan Mochen
Both come from powerful families. The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for years but has never dared to approach her. The female lead falls in love with him over time.