[Historical Romance + Brothers Fighting Over Her + Irresistible Female Lead + Male Rivalry Showdown + Face-Slapping]
Hua Lengyue, the daughter of a low-ranking official in the Ministry of Rites, had barely come of age when she began dreaming big. She wanted to marry into a powerful family and win the Hua family a powerful ally. She set her sights on the Duke's eldest son, Chu Qingshi. He was breathtakingly handsome and impossible to approach, but she wasn't afraid. She threw herself into the chase with all her might.
Unfortunately, every time she found a chance to get close to him, his annoying younger brother, Chu Tingzhi, would interfere. Chu Tingzhi guarded his brother like a hawk, so naturally he couldn't stand her. But since she was trying to marry up, she could only put up with him.
She tried to win Chu Qingshi over while sparring with the annoying Chu Tingzhi, but as time went by, she grew tired and gave up. Just then, a gentle, refined young man appeared. He had a good background and was handsome, so she immediately turned her attention to him.
She thought everything would go smoothly, but who could have guessed that Chu Tingzhi would pop up again and refuse to leave her alone, ruining her plans every time? She gave him a furious dressing-down, and only then did he back off a little. But what happened next? The refined young man became a princess's husband and left her behind.
Heartbroken, she was surprised when Chu Tingzhi took the opportunity to come over, stammering out an apology and a confession. He let her hit and scold him, but still wouldn't stop pestering her. She steeled herself: Fine, I guess he'll do.
The two of them were happy enough being lovey-dovey, but who could have expected their good times to end so soon? The Hua family was suddenly struck by disaster and imprisoned as a household. When she was finally released, she somehow found herself married to Chu Qingshi. That night, the two brothers argued fiercely in front of her. One said, "It's in black and white, and I married her properly." The other said, "We love each other and promised ourselves to one another." Neither would give in.
Hua Lengyue rolled her eyes. Wait... is it possible she doesn't want either of them?
