Yan Qiqi, a top-tier green tea and master surgeon, is transported into a novel as the villainous princess consort, abandoned in a ruined courtyard on her wedding night.
Yan Qiqi: "Thanks for the offer. Free food and lodging, and no fighting in the inner court? I'm staying in this ruined courtyard for good!"
To enjoy a peaceful retirement, she takes her green tea tactics to the extreme.
When the sweet-talking side consort comes by to pick a fight, Yan Qiqi takes her hand in a show of heartfelt gratitude: "You really are such a wonderful help to the prince, little sister. I'll be counting on you to clean all the chamber pots in my courtyard!"
When her mother-in-law tries to lay down the rules, she acts frail and coughs up blood. "Mother, you're absolutely right to reprimand me. I'll go die right now to entertain you!"
She turns the whole household's inner court upside down. But Chu Wujia, the cold-faced God of War who'd been looking forward to seeing her make a fool of herself, starts to panic.
"Did the princess consort try to kill herself again today?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, the princess consort is roasting a whole lamb in the ruined courtyard. She says she'll outlive you and become a widow."
That night, the arrogant God of War pins her against the wall, his eyes reddened. "I'll give you my life. Qiqi, won't you give me a chance?"
So much for being cold and heartless. Who is this lovesick fool who's fallen for his own act?!
