(An early work, with awkward writing)
[A reserved, devoted general-prince vs. a clever, resilient princess from an enemy kingdom]
[Traditional historical setting + no transmigration + no rebirth + both leads have had no other partners]
[Heartbreaking version]
Born into an age of chaos, she had no choice but to endure.
Xiao Yu looked at the woman who was, in name, his princess consort, and was stunned by how much she resembled the woman he loved most.
Unable to control himself, he drew closer to her, as if to make amends, or perhaps because he was unable to let go.
But as he gradually lifted the veils concealing her, his heart shuddered.
It was her!
[Comedic version]
“Your Highness, this is terrible! The princess wants to scoop the fish out of the pond and play with them!”
“Then let her. Buy her some more fish to play with.”
“Your Highness, this is terrible! The princess set the kitchen on fire!”
“Then let it burn. Build a few more kitchens for her to burn down.”
“Your Highness, this is terrible! The young men in town, all younger than you, have lined up for two acres just to catch a glimpse of the princess!”
“Wait, where did His Highness go? He was here a moment ago.”
Inside, the prince held the princess he cherished close, brushing his cheek against her hair. “Lang Yue, would you mind that I’m older than you?”
[Straightforward version]
In the first year of Jianwu, the kingdoms of Wei and Song arranged a marriage alliance to show their goodwill.
The Prince of Wu'an of Great Wei was ordered to marry a princess of Song.
One was married off in someone else’s place; the other volunteered to take someone else’s place as the bride.
The Prince of Wu'an looked at the familiar face before him, unable to suppress the surge of emotion within him.
She seemed to have an ulterior motive, yet he still found himself drawing closer to her, step by step.
Her identity seemed uncertain, yet he remained steadfast in protecting her.
He suffered, he struggled, and he fell hopelessly in love with her.
They went through life and death together, and only much later did he discover that it had always been her.
Yes,
only she could make him fall in love with her again and again!
