As Precious as a Pearl

Chu Chu had a miserable childhood. Because of her beauty, she nearly ended up being sold into a brothel. After a series of twists and turns, she found herself by He Shiting's side. That night, the invincible God of War of Great Zhou fell to a single tear from Chu Chu. Everyone in Great Zhou knew that Chu Chu was the apple of Marquis He's eye. Marquis He was known for his domineering, vicious temper. Even as a child, he dared to beat up princes and had his wet nurse beaten to death. Later, Marquis He went even further to protect the apple of his eye: he slapped his adoptive mother, plotted against Prince Lu, and committed treason by usurping the throne. He hacked his way through every obstacle, soaked in blood, clumsily and carefully doting on his precious girl until he raised her to the most exalted position in the land, Empress. He treasured and cherished her as if she were a priceless jewel. [Reader's Guide] 1. The heroine is weak and naive at first, but gradually becomes obsessive and unstable. 2. A fluffy, everyday pampering romance. If it's not sweet, you don't pay. Please give it a chance! 3. This is a fictional setting, and everything is here to serve the romance. Please don't nitpick the history. [Completed works: Sugar Darling and The Noble Beauty] [Upcoming work: Spoiled Rotten. Visit the author's page to add it to your favorites!] Junzhu Zhaoyuan was raised by the emperor from childhood and spoiled beyond measure. The emperor's intentions were impossible to read, and everyone at court and in the palace lived in fear. She alone dared to make trouble right under his nose. The emperor indulged her, letting her turn the world upside down without so much as a word of reproach. But then this beloved little troublemaker suddenly fell for the new top scholar. The winds shifted, and the emperor was furious. Everyone kept their heads down, afraid of being caught in the crossfire. Junzhu Zhaoyuan, however, seemed completely oblivious. Clinging to the emperor, she wheedled, "Brother Li, please help A Yuan. I really like him." The emperor concealed the bloodthirsty darkness in his eyes and gently coaxed the spoiled girl he'd raised to know no limits. "All right." [A sweet romance with mutual pining, a happy ending, and enough sweetness to make your teeth ache]