Liang Guangyi was transported to a time of chaos and opened her eyes on the road to a political marriage.
The good news: She was to marry Emperor Chengming, Li Che, a great ruler.
The bad news: Li Che wouldn't bring the chaos to an end for another five years. For now, he was a poor little soul, unloved by both his father and mother.
Liang Guangyi counted the days on her fingers. All she had to do was spend one year married to Li Che. Then the alliance between the Liang clan of Runan and the Li clan of Qiao would fall apart, and the two of them would be separated and sent back to their respective homes.
Five years later, after Li Che ascended the throne and died of his old injuries, the new emperor would welcome her back to the palace and honor her as Empress Dowager, to legitimize his reign.
A good life was just around the corner. Liang Guangyi decided to sit back, enjoy the benefits, and wait to reap the rewards of victory.
But she waited and waited
A year passed.
Two years passed.
Liang Guangyi grew anxious. Why hadn't anyone come to separate them yet?
*
Li Che had achieved his great ambitions, then lived another life. Everything was as it should be, until
He lifted the bride's veil. She had red lips and pearly teeth, and called him "husband."
Seeing him stunned, she asked, "Is something the matter, husband?"
Li Che slowly shook his head. "No."
Actually, something was a little off. In his previous life, his wife in name only had been mute.
But this woman in front of him could speak.
*
One day, Li Che saw Liang Guangyi glance uncertainly at his father and chief advisor.
Liang Guangyi: "Did they really sleep side by side?"
Li Che: "They treat their worthy guests with great respect. What's wrong with that?"
Another day, Liang Guangyi asked if his second uncle and third aunt were particularly close.
Li Che: "They've known each other since childhood. They're quite familiar."
Wait, what did she mean by that?
Liang Guangyi: Nothing in particular. I just want to know if The Secret History of the Great Yong is true.
Describe each other in one phrase
Liang Guangyi: A legendary man who just keeps surviving.
Li Che: A mute who turned into a loudspeaker.
Blurb written on February 24, 2026
Theme: Study hard and read more official histories.
