Originally titled Abandoning the Family Name. Marriage first, love later; a young couple
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[Princess Ningqing is gentle, gracious, refined, and wise. She once offered a plan to the late emperor that saved the nation from drought and floods. Now, Xiao of Yuzhou, a middle general with countless military achievements and a bright future, is hereby ordered to marry the princess. The wedding date shall be chosen.]
After waking from nightmares more times than she can count, Xie Zhen is reborn. Other than avoiding marriage to the man who slaughtered the entire Xie family in her previous life, she wants only to be a carefree princess in the wilderness. She'll never marry. At most, she'll take a few handsome companions. Who could have guessed that a foreign clan would request a marriage alliance so soon? Faced with a choice between certain death and a fate worse than death, she chooses a third path.
"I want to marry Pei Suyan."
Who is Pei Suyan?
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After the wedding, Xie Zhen sits high in the princess's residence, built at great expense by her imperial brother.
"You'll still have to bow when you see me."
"Fine."
"All the money in your household will belong to me."
"Fine."
"When we enter the palace, you'll have to pretend you love me."
"Fine."
"You'll live in the study from now on."
"What?"
"That I can't agree to."
Pei Suyan glances up at his wife, the powerful and influential Princess Royal. Some things may begin with you, Your Highness, but you don't get to control how the story unfolds.
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In these troubled times, should one side with the great clans that have always stood firm in the capital, or trust that a little-known member of the imperial clan can ascend the throne and outmaneuver foxes who've schemed for a thousand years?
At nightfall, Xie Zhen gathers all the information sent by the Tanyuan Hall. The coup will take place within a day or two. She turns to look at the blue-robed man reading beneath the candlelight, his brow furrowed, and speaks softly. "Consort, I may not be able to guarantee success this time. Your mother is from the upright Cui clan of Qinghe, and the Pei family has built its reputation over many years."
"I'll write you a divorce agreement myself. If I fail, I won't let you bring disgrace upon your family."
"Your Highness, how do you know I won't abandon my family name?"
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Princess Ningqing always seems to treat Xiao Lin differently. She knows what food he likes and his habits during the autumn hunt, and she always asks whether he's done a good job at work.
Pei Suyan returns from a pleasant visit with a friend. The grape wine that night is too sour, and he gets thoroughly drunk.
A silhouette appears beyond the small window: his wife, a woman with power over the entire court. Princess Ningqing is as beautiful as Chang'e. Only after their marriage does he learn that the saying is no exaggeration.
"I hear General Xiao is as beautiful as an immortal," he says, taking Xie Zhen's hand and resting it against his waist. He tilts his head slightly. "Why not tell me tonight, Your Highness: how do I compare?"
Their three-month trial period is over. Tonight, the rule he wants to break is not just the one against drinking.
Reading Guide:
1. The heroine has had a previous husband in her past life. In this life, it's 1v1.
The heroine and the second male lead are both reborn; the male lead rises to the top.
2. The setting is fictional.
3. Happy ending. The heroine becomes emperor. Please don't read if that bothers you.
4. Updates daily when there's no event ranking; otherwise, updates follow the ranking.
Coming next:
Modern romance: Caught by My Ex While on a Blind Date
Li Li has been set up with another blind date by her best friend.
When she hears a somewhat hoarse "Miss Li" behind her, the excuses she's prepared to refuse are already on the tip of her tongue.
The cat's about to give birth / I forgot to turn off the gas at home / The traffic police towed my car.
She turns around and sees a familiar face: Gu Huaizhou.
"Ahem." He steps closer, his dangerous aura enveloping her. "Have you even settled things with your ex before coming on a blind date?"
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