Forced into a Political Marriage: The Princess Rules the Imperial Harem

[Not a Pure Couple + Harem Intrigue + Favored by the Emperor + Feel-Good Revenge + Not a Kind-Hearted Heroine + A Male Lead Who Indulges Her]

(The heroine is willful, domineering, and arrogant, but knows how to put on an act in front of the male lead.)

Yu Qingwan * Wei Jingzhao

Just after Yu Qingwan came of age, the first imperial decree she received appointed her a princess and ordered her to marry into Great Yan for a political alliance.

Her childhood sweetheart was also going to marry someone else.

When he asked her to wait for him, she could only think how foolish he was.

She would never be anyone's second wife, much less a concubine. And if she had to be a concubine, then it would be the concubine of the most powerful man in the world.

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After arriving in Great Yan's imperial harem, she was granted the title of Consort Xi. When the other consorts provoked her, she never held back. Whenever she was displeased, slapping someone was practically routine.

The entire harem complained, but no one could do a thing about her.

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The first time Wei Jingzhao saw Yu Qingwan, he marveled to himself that such a beautiful woman could exist in this world!

He couldn't help wanting to treat her a little better, and then a little better still...

Later on:

“Your Majesty, Consort Xi slapped Attendant Yun!”

“Your Majesty, Consort Xi had Lady Song beaten!”

Later still, she was made a Noble Consort.

“Your Majesty! The Empress has fallen ill again after being angered by the Noble Consort!”

“Your Majesty! The Noble Consort has sent several ladies to the Cold Palace...”

Wei Jingzhao rubbed his forehead and sighed, shaking his head helplessly, then continued to indulge her.

(An imaginary dynasty, not modeled on any particular historical dynasty.)