The Pearl Upon the Crown of the Son of Heaven

Princess Zhu Yi of Xizhen is breathtakingly beautiful, with a voice as melodious as jade. The Crown Prince regards her as his own. The Emperor sees her as a pawn in his schemes, using her as bait to spark conflict among the vassal kings. The Empress Dowager says that whoever becomes Xizhen's consort would need exceptional self-control, or he might become so obsessed with the bedchamber that he could never tear himself away. She will not allow her nephew to marry the princess. The man she loves wins the throne, changes the dynasty, and takes her as his new empress, keeping her safely by his side. Aggressive pursuit, doting love. The imperial family bears the surname Zhu, but this is not the Ming dynasty. This is a fictional setting, so please don't nitpick the history. The focus is on romance and relationships. The female lead is weak, the male lead and other male characters are strong, and the male lead is the strongest. If it's not your thing, don't read it. If you dislike it, click away. [Note] In the bonus dream chapters, the male and female leads are not virgins. If you can't accept non-virgin characters, don't read the bonus chapters. ◇◇◇ The Peony's Guide to Being Doted On Wei Ziwu is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Hong'en, who commands a powerful army, and the niece of Noble Consort Wei. She is a peerless peony, raised in the lap of luxury. She is the darling of the capital's noble young ladies, and... the object of several princes' secret affections. When the Marquis of Hong'en falls gravely ill, the old emperor seizes the chance to reclaim the Wei family's military power, and Noble Consort Wei loses her influence as well. Wei Ziwu's standing plummets, and her former