Light Historical Scheming | Two Male Leads | Pure Romance | Mutual Salvation | Flirtatious, Possessive Courtesan × Abstinent Pawn of a Heir | No Messy Love Triangle | Happy Ending
Also known as A Bird in a Cage, Nesting Together
The first time Yao He saw Shu Heng, he announced in front of everyone: “My lord, let's elope!”
"I was a beautiful companion from the demimonde, struck by love at first sight and taken with the general's imperial-bestowed husband.
Before a hall full of guests, I gazed at the cool, dignified Shu Heng and blurted out: “My lady, let's elope.”
He was the emperor's spy, confined to the inner residence and powerless to choose his own fate.
I was the general's pawn, with no one to rely on and mud all over me.
Two beasts trapped in cages, pretending to play along as we plotted our moves.
I flirted with him, tempted him, protected him, and joined forces with him to scheme against the general and the imperial court.
At last, one day, we shed our shackles. My abstinent husband became the top scholar of the dynasty, and we lived in peace together year after year."
It's tasteful, a bit like ancient Chinese literature. I hope I can fill it in later