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Preview:
Ji Luoyan spent sixteen years in the womb before she was sent into the palace by her scumbag father. From then on, she was forced to adopt an 'ambitious and positive' goal: win the emperor's favor!
As the saying goes, everyone in the imperial harem puts on an act. If you don't, you're a dog!
And Ji Luoyan is unquestionably the most cunning dog in the entire harem!
The most important thing is, this 'dog' is also ruthless!
Ji Luoyan: I'm a professional at putting on an act and fighting for favor.
The concubines: ...A good birth really doesn't compare to being a good 'dog.'
[A masterfully skilled, heartless female lead VS an emperor male lead who dominates the whole court]
Synopsis
[Female Lead]
Gu Wan transmigrates into a book and marries its black-bellied male lead. Her daily life can be summed up in two scenes:
Male lead: Wanwan, why don't you call me Shenzhi?
Gu Wan forces a smile: Maybe not, dear... I think this name is just fine.
Male lead: Now that we're married, it's time to consummate our marriage.
Gu Wan immediately bursts into tears, clutching her head and sobbing: Please, spare me!
[Male Lead]
Qi Chen falls in love with a girl at first sight, but she is absolutely terrified of him. So their married life goes like this:
Qi Chen hands Gu Wan the pastries he specially brought home, hoping his beloved wife will throw herself into his arms.
Gu Wan's hands shake like a sieve. Pointing at the pastries, she says: Y-you're trying to poison me?!
Qi Chen gets ready to consummate their marriage at night and has taken off half his clothes, when suddenly...
Gu Wan clutches her collar and shouts: No! Don't touch me! I'm already tainted! I'm not worthy of you!
At last, Qi Chen can take no more. He pulls his beloved wife close, determined to teach Gu Wan a lesson...
A timid, pitiful girl when faced with the male lead VS a gentle but forceful man when faced with the female lead
Both are virgins
Theme: Romance in ancient times