Scheming Hearts

My new novel, "A Beauty Hidden in the Brocade Tent," is now available. Please visit my profile and add it to your collection! The vassal states presented beauties to the Crown Prince of Li. Ban Fu was one of them. As a spy, her mission was to seduce the Crown Prince, bring him to her bed, and become a notorious temptress who brought ruin to the nation. They said the Crown Prince of Li was as striking as a celestial, with the beauty of an immortal. Ban Fu took one distant look at him, carefully considered her own chances, and gave up with a tut. Unfortunately, she had no antidote, and the agony of the poison was unbearable whenever it flared up. By chance, she discovered that only by staying glued to the Crown Prince every day and breathing in the faint, cool fragrance on him could she ease the pain in her heart. ...Damn this poison. Ban Fu, who valued her life, gradually became the Crown Prince of Li's little shadow. And when she discovered that His Highness was pure-hearted, indifferent to desire, gentle, and magnanimous, he indulged her until she grew more and more brazen. She grew used to teasing him on impulse, and to waiting for his indulgent smile. For the 101st time, she cried out as she stumbled into the arms of the refined, dignified man, her eyes smoldering with charm. "Your Highness, shall we retire early tonight?" The Crown Prince lowered his gaze. The eyes that were usually as cold as frost gradually filled with amusement. "All right." He bent down and swept her up in his long arms. Ban Fu panicked. "Y-Your Highness, I was only joking." The Crown Prince's gaze burned. "I never joke." Refined, gentle, and scheming male lead × sweet, soft, drama-loving sunshine female lead #Obvious flirting, secret crush: Who knows how I feel?# Novel blurb: In her previous life, the deposed Crown Prince joined forces with the Xie clan to rebel. They were defeated, and he was taken prisoner. Xie Biying was confined to a secluded courtyard, where she drank poison and died. The root of it all was Xie Chen, the Xie family's adopted son. He came bearing overwhelming hatred, plotting in his heart and laying his plans step by step. In this life, Xie Biying swallowed her fear and started working on the icy-faced man from childhood, acting cute, behaving herself, and giving him gifts! Years of effort paid off handsomely! She was very satisfied. Hmm, Second Brother has been so gentle lately... Hmm, Second Brother even helped me beat up the bullies! Hmm! Wait... Why does he look at me so strangely? He said, "I want to marry you." Xie Biying: "..." Even rabbits don't eat the grass by their own burrow. What about you?! Theme: Love is something you have to fight for.