A Minor Official’s Daughter’s Path to Princess Consort

She lost her mother young, then saw her stepmother move in and steal away her father’s affection.

He was still young, yet already a prince with great power in his hands.

In short, it’s the story of how a minor official’s daughter happened to marry a prince.

This is a fictional world!

Excerpt One

After they marry, the two of them have a falling-out.

“I didn’t even say anything. Why are you getting so worked up?” Prince Heng stood to the side, watching his princess wring out a handkerchief.

Shen Yanru was so angry that she flung the handkerchief at Prince Heng’s face, then hurried into the inner room. “Nanny Guan, gather up your master’s things. My little temple can’t accommodate such a grand Buddha.”

There were no maids or servants in sight. Prince Heng waved his sleeve, and soon only the two of them were left in the room.

“Your master’s things? I’m your man!” Prince Heng went into the inner room, scooped her up, and tossed her onto the canopy bed. Before long, creaking sounds came from inside. This little wife had really gotten out of hand!

Excerpt Two

“A beauty from Jiangnan for me, a widower? Hmph!” Wei Mingheng downed a cup, then tossed it onto the table.

“Mingheng, your aunt arranged this marriage. I don’t think you can get out of it.” The emperor watched from the side, amused. There was no getting out of this wedding.

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“What?” Even the usually composed Miss Shen was stunned when she heard the news.

“Miss, you’ll finally be free of your misery.” The little maid beside her was genuinely happy for her mistress.

Shen Yanru could only smile bitterly. Even as a second wife, given her status, this marriage should have been impossible. The road ahead would not necessarily be an easy one.

“Shen Yanru, you’re such a schemer…”

And now the trouble had begun.