Note: This is a writing exercise, so read with caution.
{A seductive, scheming beauty who puts herself first VS a ruthless, power-hungry king who pursues his wife}
{Traditional palace intrigue + an all-capable heroine focused on rising to power + no romantic entanglements for either lead + exclusive devotion in the later stages}
Rumor has it that Emperor Xie Jiuyuan has few heirs and only loves his beloved Consort Rou. But Xu Qingyan was born with an irresistible allure, and soon has the emperor falling for her day after day.
Xu Qingyan is decisive and ruthless, and loves only wealth and power. She schemes to win over the emperor solely to enjoy a life of luxury. Xie Jiuyuan is a master of political maneuvering who generally uses his consorts, but he has a particular fondness for his first love from his youth.
Xu Qingyan: “I intend to become the empress of the central palace, revered by all, and enjoy every luxury.”
Xie Jiuyuan: “I thought you had nothing but beauty, but I never expected you to be so captivating.”
Xu Qingyan: “What if I were only using Your Majesty?”
Xie Jiuyuan: “I would gladly let my beloved consort use me.”
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Xie Yunjin: “I’m willing to marry my sister-in-law, even if she already has a child!”
Xie Jiuyuan: “In this fleeting dream of life, you are the match Heaven destined for me.”
“Above and below the heavens, only Yangyang can redeem me.”
Yelü Qi: “The Wolf King has only one queen in his life, and I have only one princess consort: Yangyang.”
(Note: Guess who the true first love is.)
Note: This story goes beyond palace intrigue, with threats both within and without!
