A Handbook for Pampering Peonies

Wei Ziwu is the legitimate daughter of Marquis Hong'en, who commands a powerful army, and the niece of Consort Wei. She is a breathtaking peony, raised in luxury and adored from childhood. She is the center of attention among the capital's noble ladies and, moreover, the secret crush of several princes. When Marquis Hong'en suddenly falls gravely ill, the old emperor seizes the chance to take back the Wei family's military power, and Consort Wei loses her influence as well. Wei Ziwu's status plummets, and her former "friends" among the noble ladies turn against her. Fifth Prince: Brother, you have always despised the Wei family's ways. Why don't I marry Wei Ziwu and give her a good, hard time? Crown Prince: Heh... No one knows just how infatuated this arrogant, cold, and domineering crown prince is with the Wei family's young lady. On countless nights, he has been unable to stop himself from imagining her... > Reading guide: Aggressive pursuit and doting, coercive possession. An alternate world; no nitpicking about historical accuracy. The heroine is weak, the male lead and supporting male characters are strong, and the male lead is the strongest. If you dislike any of the above, don't read. If it's not for you, click away. Three supporting male characters like the heroine. If you think that's too many, you may want to skip this story. > See the author's profile for completed stories. Coming next: The Emperor's New Gift, a Purple Gauze Skirt A purple gauze skirt, newly bestowed by the emperor; step by step, up the jade palace steps to the phoenix carriage. The beautiful young Lu Shilan is as lovely as ice and snow, so stunning that she has no equal. Yet she disguises herself as her twin brother and enters officialdom as a censor. Enjoying herself, she discovers that she seems to have "offended" several formidable figures, all powerful ministers and imperial nobility, each more arrogant than the last. But little by little, their eyes change when they look at her... One day, he closes the door to her office. His thin lips brush her fair earlobe as he murmurs, "I wonder what Lord Lu would look like in an embroidered skirt." This stunning female censor, who keeps her secret identity tightly concealed, has a very different path to becoming empress. Theme: