From Betrothal to Being the Prince's Only Beloved, She Can No Longer Hide Her Light

Xu Yun is the legitimate eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. She grew up carefree and unrestrained. Li Yan is an unfavored prince who has seen the world's warmth and coldness, and is determined to fight for power. Though they came from entirely different worlds and wanted completely different things, a cold imperial decree bound them together in marriage. Their life after the wedding was calm and uneventful. Xu Yun knew Li Yan had someone else in his heart, so she contented herself with being a dignified princess consort. Amid hidden attacks at court and rivalry between brothers, Li Yan repeatedly faced life-or-death dangers. Just when he thought he was about to meet his end, it was his seemingly indifferent princess consort who quietly stepped in time and again, using her extraordinary intelligence to resolve his crises and clear the way ahead. Her composure, her insight, and the flashes of sharpness she occasionally revealed took root in Li Yan's heart like a seed. Then one day, Xu Yun sought him out. “Li Yan, I can help you take the throne, but I have one condition. Once it's done, we'll divorce. After that, you can marry whomever you like and I can do the same. We'll owe each other nothing.” After that, Xu Yun gave him her full support, planning every move and accompanying him through the most perilous struggle for the succession. At last, Li Yan ascended the throne, clad in imperial robes and master of a vast empire. But when the time came to reward those who had helped him, he tossed the divorce agreement aside and clasped Xu Yun's hand tightly. His eyes burned with a fervor and determination he'd never shown before. “You alone can be Empress. I will never agree to a divorce.”