You Were Supposed to Be a Concubine, but You Helped the Princess Seize the Throne

Name: You Were Supposed to Be a Concubine, but You Helped the Princess Seize the Throne
Author: Honey Frost

让你当宠妾，你让公主夺皇位

by Honey Frost (蜜糖霜)

Status: Completed
Length: 693k Words
Genre: Two Female Leads
Updated: 8mo ago
English: RandomTL: Request

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Synopsis

[Pure-hearted, ruthless princess × humble concubine who'll do anything to survive]

[Third in the Lyric-Pattern Titles series: Southern Chu arc]

[A princess who talks herself into love + a heroine who pretends to be a delicate flower to survive + ensemble cast + court intrigue and palace scheming + devoted one-on-one romance]

[The princess is busy fighting for power and the throne, while the heroine's job is to act sweet and obedient as she runs wild in the princess's estate]

Princess Wu'an, Nan Chu Rong, is to marry Liu Changyi, the legitimate son of the Duke of Zhongguo. For Liu Changyi to wed a princess of the imperial family is a tremendous honor.

But Nan Chu Rong, the bride herself, doesn't see it that way. She knows perfectly well that to her father, this marriage is a “favor” to the Liu family when he has nothing more to reward them with, or perhaps even a “chess piece.”

She hates being treated like an object to be arranged and controlled, and she likes even less the husband forced upon her.

So she chooses a concubine to humiliate her husband, setting the two of them against each other in the inner quarters.

She pampers the woman with fine clothes and food, giving her everything she can, just to bring her a moment of happiness.

But before she knows it, she has fallen into her own trap. She plays her role so convincingly that love quietly takes root, and she can no longer let go.

During the palace selection, Chen Yun accidentally ends up in Princess Wu'an's household as her concubine.

The princess treats her wonderfully and grants her every request, but Chen Yun knows the princess doesn't love her. She's only a target the princess uses against her husband. But Chen Yun can't fight back. She doesn't want to die; she wants to live.

She becomes exactly what the princess wants her to be: sharp-tongued, spoiled, willful, and free to do as she pleases.

Later, the Duke of Zhongguo returns to court, and the prince consort's standing rises with his. Rumors spread through the palace that Chen Yun is arrogant and disrespectful to her mistress.

She thinks she can't escape death.

But who could have guessed...

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There are no absolutely good or bad people in the Southern Chu imperial palace; they all have something they want to protect: either people or power. Nan Churong had never experienced pure love, so when Chen Yun rushed to her at all costs to survive, she mistook that burning passion for love.
35 likes1y ago
It's so good! The writing is really delicate and excellent. The intrigue and power struggles are described in such detail. Although I'm a bit of a fool and can't quite figure it all out, it's still amazing! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧
11 likes1y ago
Haha, I was misled by the title! I thought it was some kind of story about two strong characters, but it turns out she falls for a cute little wife! 😂 But thankfully, Yunniang isn't a burden or weak at all. Except for not believing the princess's love for her in the early and middle stages 🤭, she absolutely trusts the princess and is obedient. As for the side couples, they're all heartbreaking.
7 likes11mo ago
All of the author's books are wonderful! Although I haven't read the second book in the "Ci Titles" series, only the first and this one, the author's writing is excellent, with delicate emotions. I absolutely love this book and have reread it several times. It's a shame so few people have read it…
6 likes1y ago
The writing is very good, the details are well described, and the protagonist's character is also well-developed. However, some parts are a bit redundant and cumbersome. Overall, it's still very good.
5 likes6mo ago
The writing is so good! The relationship between Yunniang and the princess is incredibly complex and suspenseful. The political intrigue and scheming are also well done, and the other characters are vividly portrayed. Several couples were brought to tears. Highly recommend! 😎💕💕💕💕
5 likes1y ago
It's incredibly good! Every character has their own storyline, and despite the large cast, it doesn't feel confusing. The story revolves around family and country, with elements of love and career. It can satisfy different readers' tastes! I genuinely think it's very well written.
5 likes1y ago
The descriptions of love scenes, both innocent and sensual, are absolutely amazing. From "The Ghost Order" to this one, I've read all of them except "Underworld" because it's a tragic ending. I can only say that it has all the elements I like. Highly recommended!
5 likes1y ago
The author writes very well; the main and supporting characters are all vividly portrayed, each with their own stance, and there are no purely good or bad people. The secondary couple is also well-developed.
5 likes1y ago
It's hard to judge my feelings towards Liu Changyi. On one hand, men still have the advantage in marriage, since they don't have to bear children; if it were a woman, she would be in an even worse situation. On the other hand, he was also a victim, slowly withering away in the inner quarters. However, the princess and Yunniang are still quite a good couple.
3 likes1y ago