The Arrogant Lord

Princess Yuanxi is the daughter of the Son of Heaven and the Empress Yuan. She is extraordinarily noble and has quite a bit of a haughty streak. Yuanxi, with her haughty streak, takes a liking to Shen Jue, this year's third-place winner in the imperial examinations. Shen Jue is even prouder than Yuanxi, and rejects her marriage proposal on the spot at the Qionglin Banquet. Yuanxi decides that Shen Jue is a man of principle who isn't afraid of power, so she will grant his wish. Two years after Yuanxi is sent into exile, the Son of Heaven summons her back to the palace. The imperial capital's gossip circles grow lively again. As the princess repeatedly pulls outrageous stunts, her reputation soon spreads across the lands and neighboring kingdoms. The lovestruck princess isn't really lovestruck, and the jade-like gentleman isn't really as flawless as jade. Dialogue-style blurb: "Your Highness, if you can offer me something that will move my heart, I may yet be willing to become your pawn." "I've already given you a great service." "That is still far from enough." "Then what else do you want?" He says nothing, only looks at her. "This humble official has borne a false reputation for these past two years, and would like some tangible benefits in return." She considers this for a moment, then says she is willing to oblige. Reader's Guide: ※ This story is set in a fictional world, an especially fictional one. Every setting serves the plot. The blurb may be adjusted as the story unfolds. ※ If you've read the free chapters at the beginning and still can't accept the story's logic and characterizations, you can safely conclude this story isn't for you. Please value your time and money, and cut your losses in time. There are countless great stories on Jinjiang. I hope we'll meet again when fate allows. ※ This story is now behind a paywall. Reposting it in any form is not permitted, and I hope everyone will support the official version. Positive encouragement is my greatest motivation to create. ※ The author is an obsessive reviser and does not guarantee daily updates. Most updates come late at night, so readers are advised not to wait up. ※ Other people's opinions cannot replace your own reading experience. Everyone has different tastes and aesthetic preferences. I hope you can approach the story without preconceived notions, so you can have the best reading experience. ※ Anti-theft protection is enabled. ※ The characters aren't perfect, and that's why there is a story. The author's completed works (ordered by recommendation): Fantasy historical romance: Yao Ji Historical fan fiction: [Lotus Lantern] A Vow to Give Myself to You Angsty contemporary romance: Repaying Love Entertainment industry contemporary romance: The Skin Theme: An attempt to present another possible life for a princess.