I’m a modern-day slacker who’s transmigrated into the body of an unlucky illegitimate daughter in ancient times.
I thought I’d landed in a household-intrigue story, until I met my “fated nemesis,” Prince Jing, Xiao Yu.
He’s devastatingly handsome, and as cold as ice. He always looks at me like I’m already dead.
Lucky for him, I’m a sucker for a pretty face. I love a challenge!
An imperial decree arranges our marriage, and I successfully get myself into Prince Jing’s manor.
On our wedding night, he points his sword at me. “Don’t think marrying me means you’ll get what you want.”
I gaze at his outrageously handsome face and wipe away my drool. “It’s fine. Just looking at your face is enough to whet my appetite.”
I send him delicious food, arrange chance encounters, and cling to him shamelessly... I put every trick I’ve ever learned to use.
The whole capital laughs at me for being a toad who wants to eat swan meat.
Later, this arrogant man corners me against a wall, his eyes red and his voice hoarse:
“Don’t smile at anyone else... Your eyes can only look at me.”
Just as they’re settling into peaceful days together, a mysterious “brand” draws them into a whirlpool of trouble…
[Reading Guide]
One couple, one devoted pairing, happy ending, marriage before love, shared dreams, court intrigue
Cold and hard on the outside, sincere and obsessive within, the prince × sunny, healing modern-day slacker girl
