[Unhinged Grand Princess vs. restrained younger brother-in-law / possessive love / marriage before love / groveling pursuit / powerful families]
Four years ago, Cangwu was lashed by torrential rain.
She was the arrogant Grand Princess, touring the realm on the Emperor's behalf. He was a refined young man sheltering under the eaves.
Four years later, her husband died suddenly.
Ignoring his grief over his brother's death, she used the lives of the 372 remaining members of the Shen family as leverage and forced him to marry her.
On their wedding night, she lifted his chin. “You were the one I wanted from the very beginning.”
His eyes held nothing but bone-deep hatred and humiliation. “Your Highness is lying.”
