A Scheming Husband Takes the Capital by Storm

A classic historical romance, with devoted couples, sweet affection, seamless teamwork, and smart characters Unfavored legitimate daughter vs. scheming, dissolute young master from a prominent family Independent, well-behaved girl vs. the emperor's blade She is an unfavored legitimate daughter who takes her stepmother to court for mistreating her. Her reputation lies in tatters, but she makes it clear to the world that she is not someone to be pushed around. He is the young master of a marquis's household. On the surface, he is favored by the emperor, a dissolute playboy among the elite. In truth, he is both a hostage and a discarded pawn. She doesn't trust men. He has no intention of marrying in this life. As the court undergoes upheaval and the political scene grows treacherous, they happen to cross paths. She remains true to herself, while he still has no interest in the future. Yet after countless encounters, pressure from their families to marry, and another meeting arranged for them, it becomes clear: their bond was written in the stars.