[A clearheaded princess sent to cement an alliance × a scheming steppe khan, a bride-snatching, two powerful leads, light political intrigue]
Li Zhaoling, fifth princess of Great Qi, is breathtakingly beautiful, renowned throughout the capital, and has been the apple of the imperial family’s eye since birth.
The first time she met Ashina Yan, she was fleeing palace attendants when she rushed headlong into a private room at an inn. He had peach-blossom eyes and amber-colored pupils, and was strikingly handsome.
They met again during the autumn hunt, when he saved her from an assassin. She asked his name. He said, “Mu Yan.” She offered him gold, silver, and power, but he wanted none of it. He only said, “One day, I will come to the court of Great Qi myself and claim the gratitude I am owed.”
Later, Wusui invaded the border and demanded her hand in marriage. On the night of her wedding, the eldest prince barged into her tent.
Flames filled the sky as a figure burst through the tent. In the shifting light, she saw those amber eyes once more.
“Mu… Yan?”
The marriage alliance was called off, and Wusui fell overnight.
She thought he was after power and political advantage, but he said, “I, Ashina Yan, offer you the steppe as my bride price and will welcome the princess of Great Qi to rule by my side.”
Li Zhaoling stared at him in disbelief. “Have you gone mad?”
She followed him to the steppe. Along the way, she casually wove a flower crown. He said it was beautiful. She took it off and tossed it to him. “A reward for you.”
He caught it, one brow raised. “Princess, do you know what it means on the steppe when a woman gives a man a flower crown?”
Li Zhaoling eyed him suspiciously. “What?”
“A proposal of marriage.”
“…”
She snatched it back. “I’m from Great Qi. Your steppe customs don’t apply to me.”
He smiled and followed leisurely behind her. “The flowers of the steppe are worn only for the one you love.”
I've opened a new book~ The initial preparation may be a little long, please be patient💕The back part is super sweet❍⩊❍
I have been reading for a long time, and I finally found an ancient novel that I can read. The male protagonist has not stepped on my radar yet, and it is not the kind of assembly line template plot. Don't stop updating, don't stop updating. This is my first time reading a serialized novel (because I really can't find anything to read recently)