A lively, charming beauty who says exactly what's on her mind X a cool, reserved crown prince who can't take teasing
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In her previous life, Xiao Changning killed the one she loved most because of a misunderstanding. Carrying that regret, her soul transmigrated into the modern world. Unexpectedly, a bolt of lightning struck, sending her back to her first life, where she met again the husband who had welcomed her from her bridal sedan chair when they were young.
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Her husband is cold by nature. He fell in love with her at first sight but refuses to admit it, so Xiao Changning insists on teasing him.
"Crown Prince, carry me on your back. My legs are numb!"
"Your Highness, my hand hurts so much. It won't get better unless you kiss it."
The Crown Prince has never faced anything like this.
He can only bend down and kiss her, his ears turning red.
Xiao Changning grins and points to her other cheek. "This side too!"
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Xiao Changning knows that the mastermind behind everything is Xie Hengqing's twin younger brother, who grew up among commoners.
He is the murderer who destroyed her entire family, a white-haired man skilled in poison and identical in appearance to Xie Hengqing, with a cruel streak.
By a twist of fate, Xiao Changning discovers that this man has fallen in love with her at first sight too.
Disgusting.
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Xie Yuling uses a poison spell on Xie Hengqing. Afterward, Xie Hengqing forgets who she is, and seeing her makes his head throb with pain.
Taking advantage of the situation, Xie Yuling flashes a cocky smile. "Sister-in-law, my brother's forgotten you. Why not come with me from now on?"
To keep him in check, Xiao Changning has no choice but to pretend to agree, promising to become his empress after he ascends the throne.
Xie Yuling believes her.
From then on, the once arrogant, unruly young man shows his claws to no one but her.
Xiao Changning remains unmoved, devoting herself entirely to her husband.
Even with his memory gone, Xie Hengqing is just as before, always watching her in silence.
Whenever she pretends to cry, even when illness makes her look wan and listless, he pulls her into his arms and comforts her in a low, cool voice.
The Crown Prince thinks: My head hurts, but... she smells so good.
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Because of that promise, Xie Yuling swaggeringly flaunts himself in front of Xie Hengqing.
The Crown Prince thinks of himself as a cold, aloof man, and admits that young women probably don't like him much.
With the same face, it makes sense that she would prefer the more affectionate young man.
But Xiao Changning cups his face and smiles. "You're the only one I like."
All male leads are chaste. The heroine only loves the hero.
Theme: Never give up hope, even in adversity
