The Emperor's Consort [Reborn]

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The serious blurb:

A conspiracy sends Princess Yan Si of Xi to marry into Tang as a political bride at the crucial moment in the war between Tang and Jing. Princess Tang Qi of Tang shoots Yan Si dead beneath the city tower. Three years later, Yan Si is reborn as the daughter of an important Tang official. By a twist of fate, she marries Tang Qi and gets caught up with her in a struggle for the throne.

The lighthearted blurb:

Three years ago, Yan Si didn't want to marry Tang Qi.

She was worried because her future husband was a woman.

Her mother, the queen, coaxed her: "Women are more considerate, gentler, and more caring. Best of all, you won't have to give birth!"

Her father, the king, scared her: "If you don't marry, Jing's cavalry will trample Xi's lands sooner or later! Only an alliance with Tang can save tens of thousands of our people!"

She pouted in distress.

In the end, she went to marry into Tang anyway, only to be shot dead by Tang Qi beneath the walls of Lu City.

Three years later, Yan Si didn't want to marry Tang Qi.

That woman was ruthless and merciless!

Her so-called grandfather coaxed her: "The Second Princess is devoted to you. She's even given you the title of co-wife, so she surely won't mistreat you."

Her so-called aunt scared her: "If you don't marry, the Second Princess will take the position of Crown Princess, and the first thing she'll do is deal with the Loyal Marquis's household. The family's honor and disgrace depend on you alone!"

She pouted in distress.

What was going on? She was just a delicate, helpless "weak woman"!

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Later.

The infamous ruthless Empress powdered her neck several times before court and pleaded pitifully with her imperial wife: "Could you pick somewhere else next time? This is so embarrassing!"

Her wife lounged on the dragon bed, looking entirely innocent as she smoothly pulled out the little box beneath her pillow where she kept her darling toys.

The Empress's hand trembled three times as she held the powder puff. "Dear Si, kiss me wherever you like!"

● A complete outline and a clear direction. Rebirth isn't just an excuse for a second chance.

▲ The author writes yuri, with no nested pairings. The two leads are clear about who they love and hate.

▲ Yan Si is Qi's one true love. One-on-one romance.

▲ Tang Qi has a little bit of a groveling arc, but her scenes with Yan Si are deeply satisfying.

▲ This story requires some patience, and might make you use a little bit of that clever brain of yours. It's not quick, sugary fluff.

▲ An alternate world. Some official positions are based on the Ming dynasty system. The writing isn't great; this is a practice piece focused on pacing. Please don't nitpick the historical details.

Completed works on my author page: Reborn After Transmigrating Into a Scumbag's Story, Her Pheromones, A Girlfriend Fell from the Sky

Completed free works: The Little Bandit of the Grand Princess, My Disciple Is Both Delicate and Soft

Theme: What you long for will answer you in time!