After living in the imperial palace for six years, Xu Chengxi's most outrageous act was sneaking a kiss on the Crown Prince's coming-of-age day.
She thought it was her secret, but a few days later, she received a stack of profiles of unmarried men.
Zhao Jingheng spoke in the tone of a kindly older brother: “Zhaozhao, you're old enough to start meeting potential matches.”
Xu Chengxi was heartbroken. She was willing to marry far away just to put some distance between them.
After returning from her widowhood, Xu Chengxi avoided him at every turn. But a conspiracy led her to accidentally take the Ten-Day Spring, and she crossed the line with Zhao Jingheng.
During a late-night stay, Zhao Jingheng softly asked Xu Chengxi what she wished for on her birthday.
Their heartbeats mingled, and Zhao Jingheng's heart softened completely. He thought that even if she selfishly demanded the position of Crown Princess at that moment, he would grant it.
But Xu Chengxi was thinking of her father and brothers, far away in the north. She only said calmly, “May peace reign across the land.”
The wistful look in her eyes stayed with Zhao Jingheng, now and then making his chest ache.
When he saw his cousin confess his true feelings to her, jealousy churned inside Zhao Jingheng.
She used her plans to take in a husband as an excuse to reject his cousin, and Zhao Jingheng couldn't help feeling delighted. What right did his cousin have to compare himself to me?
After the poison was cured, Zhao Jingheng held her around the waist and said lazily, “When the marquis returns, I'll come to your home at once to ask for your hand.”
Xu Chengxi furrowed her brow and blurted out instinctively, “How could we possibly get married?”
Seeing her reaction, Zhao Jingheng understood. His face darkened as he asked, “If you won't marry me, who do you want to marry?”
Xu Chengxi was busy getting dressed and didn't look up. “I plan to take in a husband. I'll certainly ask Your Highness to help me choose. It's late. Your Highness should return to the palace.”
*The female lead has legally married, but never had a wedding ceremony.
*The female lead has attractive male companions.
*The story is fictional. If it makes you uncomfortable, please click ❌
Is this the first time for the heroine and the prince? Is it the first time for the heroine and the prince to be together?
The author's writing is very good! The story is also well told! The article is short, many stories and plots are not explained clearly, and there is a lot of room for expansion. It is too hasty.