Su Wan, the former Demon King, failed her tribulation and turned back into a red fox. She was picked up by Prince Lin Duchuan and taken home.
The prince was known throughout the capital as a useless wastrel, but Su Wan's mind-reading ability let her hear the grand schemes hidden in his heart. She stayed with him to heal using the imperial fortune he carried.
He would “think aloud” about the difficulties at court, and she would “accidentally” knock over a teacup, using the spill to offer him a hint.
Lin Duchuan always managed to “understand her perfectly.”
One day, rubbing the fox's head, he murmured, “Little one, if you keep being this clever, I'm going to find myself unable to live without you.”
Su Wan scoffed inwardly: “Mortal, serve me well, and I'll make sure you ascend the throne.”
Together, one man and one fox worked in perfect harmony, and the court's political tides began to stir.
That is, until Su Wan was forced to take human form to save him. Her demonic aura soared, and the entire capital saw her as a menace.
Surrounded by swords and blades, Lin Duchuan shielded her and smiled at the countless enemy troops. “Allow me to introduce my princess consort, and my chief strategist.”
He turned back and asked softly, “Now it's my turn to take care of you, all right?”
