Li Chongguang was a top-tier corporate drone in his previous life. After dying from overwork, he transmigrates into the fourth prince of the Great Ye Dynasty.
With three older brothers taking the heat for him and a life of riches and glory guaranteed, he doesn't need to compete or fight. He plans his life in a second:
Lie flat! Give up! Be a lazy fish!
But before he can enjoy himself for long, the crown prince makes a terrible mistake and is stripped of his title, becoming a commoner. Everyone rushes to distance themselves from him.
Then an imperial edict ordering a marriage crashes down on Li Chongguang like a bolt from the blue:
Xie Ninghua, the most likely candidate to have become the former crown princess, is going to marry him!
On their wedding night, red candles flicker.
Xie Ninghua: "Your Highness, we'll be married in name only. In private, we're free."
Li Chongguang: "Just what I wanted."
They can shut the doors and go back to lying flat, leaving each other alone. Perfect!
Until his second brother unexpectedly falls from his horse, and his illegitimate third brother starts sharpening his knives against him.
Xie Ninghua smiles as she grabs his ear. "Your Highness, it's time to prepare to fight for the throne."
Li Chongguang just wants to wrap himself up in his little quilt. "No! Can't I just be a lazy fish in peace?"
Forced into action, Li Chongguang begins the painful process of starting over under the careful prodding of his workaholic princess consort.
Weren't they supposed to use each other? Weren't they supposed to just want their freedom?
Why, when he hears her talk about her ideal of "women being able to stand on their own," does he immediately say, "Let's make it happen together"?
May we stand side by side and see peace and prosperity throughout the realm.
[Reader's Guide]
1. The male lead transmigrates. He seems lazy on the surface, but once he gets going, he aims to become an emperor for the ages (?)
2. The female lead is a native of this world, with an unparalleled intellect and a powerful career drive.
3. Marriage first, love later. They are each other's one and only, and their careers and relationship grow together.
4. Sweet, satisfying, and goofy (probably?)
Theme: Work hard to create a better life
