Married Nine Times to Become Empress

Jiang Zhiyuan, a wealthy merchant from Jiangnan, kept his exceptionally beautiful daughter hidden away for years to protect her. At last, after waiting until she was of age to marry, he thought the hard part was over. But on the wedding day, a gust of wind blew away her red bridal veil… Jiang Mi may be breathtakingly beautiful, with an enchanting, alluring figure, but she has no great ambitions. All she wants is to spend her life with the person she loves. Yet, as the saying goes, it’s not a crime to possess a treasure, but it is a crime to possess one without the strength to protect it. Her life is destined to go against her wishes, with no chance of peace. Childhood sweethearts, princes and generals… In this chaotic age, who will truly be her fate? This is the story of an irresistibly delicate beauty, fought over and forced into love by powerful men from every corner. Content warnings: 1. The heroine is stunningly beautiful, adored by everyone, and a Mary Sue. Her character is based on Xia Ji. 2. The heroine is pure and kind. This is not a strong-female-lead story. 3. Not a one-on-one romance. The heroine is not a virgin, though all the male leads and supporting male characters are. She is repeatedly fought over for her beauty and gets married nine times. Readers who require both leads to be virgins should take note. 4. The heroine is softhearted and passionate, and won’t love only one man. 5. Forced love and taking by force. The male leads are attracted to the heroine’s beauty and want both her body and her heart. 6. Some angst, mostly for the male leads. The heroine doesn’t suffer. 7. A battle among men for the heroine.