Shixiaowu's Fifth Book

[Wily beauty of a crown prince who takes the submissive role × mad, fiercely loyal general who takes the dominant role] [Two powerful leads + taming]

Yun Jingmeng, the most precious porcelain beauty in the Great Yan court, is a crown prince as delicate as a willow in the wind, yet a single word from him can stir the entire court.

He believes in power, not sincerity, and sees people's hearts as the handiest of pawns, until he meets Xiao Fengchen.

Xiao Fengchen is a young god of war with countless military accomplishments, a straight-laced man whose only concern is his country and its people.

When they first meet, Xiao Fengchen frowns at his sickly appearance. “So fragile.”

Yun Jingmeng curls his lips, already hatching a plan.

When there is an assassination attempt, he hides in Xiao Fengchen's arms. At court, he helps him out of a trap of words, then turns around and smiles gently at Prince Jing, making the prime minister bow to him in submission.

Yun Jingmeng sees him as a pawn to help him reach the top. Xiao Fengchen thinks it's love.

When loyalty becomes a possessive obsession, Xiao Fengchen asks with bloodshot eyes, “Was it fun using me?”

Yun Jingmeng smiles like a flower. “It was.”

Xiao Fengchen drops to one knee, humble as dust. “Then I beg Your Highness to ensnare me once more. For the rest of my life, ensnare no one but me.”

Later, his rivals in love gather outside the Eastern Palace. Prince Jing holds a jade gift, the prime minister clutches a scroll, and a prince from an enemy state carries betrothal gifts.

Xiao Fengchen stands with his hand on his sword, murderous aura all around him. “Get in line. His Majesty said he won't see anyone but me tonight.”