Synopsis of Empresses in the Palace: Prince Guo Reborn
Prince Guo, Yili, the seventeenth son of Emperor Kangxi, fell in love with Zhen Huan in his previous life, but fate played them false. In the end, his imperial brother gave him poisoned wine, and he died with deep regrets. Fortunately, Heaven took pity on him and gave him a chance to be reborn.
In this life, the reborn Prince Guo returns with his memories to the time he first met Zhen Huan. As he watches her, his heart fills with tenderness and resolve. Determined to change their fate and keep her safe, he no longer restrains himself as he did in his previous life, but takes the initiative.
Knowing how treacherous the palace can be, he uses his intelligence and influence to lay plans in secret and befriend upright officials, hoping to build a force capable of balancing the emperor's power and clearing obstacles from Zhen Huan's life in the palace. When faced with the Empress and the schemes of others, he responds swiftly and without fear, deftly resolving one crisis after another and thwarting those with ill intentions.
Zhen Huan is astonished to learn that Prince Guo has been reborn, but the two quickly reach an understanding and decide to change their fate together. They often meet in secluded corners to share their feelings and discuss their plans. With every meeting, their love and trust deepen as their eyes meet. Prince Guo slowly tells her of his plans. Though worried, Zhen Huan stands firmly by his side.
At a palace banquet, the Empress sets a trap, hoping to bring them both to their deaths. Prince Guo uses his wits to counter it, but still suffers serious injuries. Zhen Huan's heart twists with pain as she clasps his hand tightly and vows to live or die with him. Prince Guo gazes at her, his eyes full of love and resolve. He knows that no matter how difficult the road ahead may be in this life, he will never again
It feels like it's just a retelling of the plot in the show in words, nothing new.
In this book, Prince Guo loves her as a woman