My Fair Princess: Destined to Be Together in This Life

During the prosperous years of the Qing dynasty, Emperor Qianlong lived in the Forbidden City in Beijing, high above the world. In a corner of Jiangnan lived a lively, spirited young woman named Xiao Yanzi. Orphaned as a child, she made her home with a group of poor but kindhearted people in a crowded compound. Her days were carefree, though she often worried about making ends meet.

Xiao Yanzi had a bright, animated face. Her palm-sized face was fair, touched with a faint blush like a peach blossom opening in spring, full of natural shyness and vitality. Her large eyes shone like black gemstones, and with a single twinkle, some mischievous idea would spring to mind. Her nose was small and straight, set above a cherry-red mouth that puckered slightly. When she smiled, two shallow dimples appeared at the corners of her mouth, making her utterly adorable. Her glossy black hair was casually tied into a braid that fell down her back, with a few playful wisps loose across her forehead, adding to her carefree beauty.

One day, Xiao Yanzi heard about a lively martial arts contest in the capital where the winner would win a bride. Curious, she couldn't resist going to see what was happening. By a twist of fate, she ended up winning the contest, and the bridegroom was none other than Yong Qi, the second young master of the Imperial Academy residence.

Yong Qi was a member of the imperial family, noble in status, handsome, and exceptionally talented. He hadn't thought much of this traditional way of finding a bride, but when he saw Xiao Yanzi's spirited, slightly wild appearance, an unexpected ripple stirred in his heart...