A Courtier Beneath the Imperial Consort's Skirts

[Please add my upcoming novel, Her in the Mortal World, to your collection.] Scheming, alluring consort X aloof, chaste general. The heroine isn't a virgin, but the hero is. Readers who require both leads to be virgins, please move along. Lizhi transmigrates into the role of a femme fatale blamed for a fallen kingdom. When she comes of age at fifteen, Prince Rui falls in love with her at first sight, and begs and pleads for the Empress Dowager to arrange their marriage. On her wedding day at sixteen, the current emperor falls in love with her at first sight, then stops at nothing to steal his younger brother's bride and keep her in a gilded cage. Once favored by the emperor, she becomes the consort everyone envies. Only she knows that three years later, the emperor and Prince Rui will turn against each other, and the once-powerful empire will be consumed by war. She, the imperial consort, will be blamed as the femme fatale who caused it all, and eventually be buried alive along the road as she flees. To escape this fate, Lizhi turns her attention to Pei Ji, the young military governor of Hedong. … At first, Pei Ji looks at the bewitching temptress who curls her fingers around his and tosses him flirtatious glances. He scoffs and watches coldly, his whole demeanor radiating disdain. Later, though he knows she's merely a hypocritical woman, putting on an act and hiding a calculating heart, he finds himself unable to suppress his jealousy and concern for her. … During their flight, a hundred thousand soldiers block the road and kneel to demand that the emperor execute the consort. The emperor is reluctant, but still offers her a three-foot length of white silk: “My beloved consort, end your own life.” Lizhi turns and throws herself into Pei Ji's arms. The young military governor of Hedong looks at the beauty weeping like a pear blossom in the rain. One wicked thought takes root in his heart, and he leads the rebel army all the way into Chang'an. He personally carries the beauty and sets her on the empress's throne. [Please read these warnings before starting] 1. The heroine isn't a virgin, but the hero is. Readers who require both leads to be virgins, please move along. 2. Lizhi X Pei Ji, a palace consort X court official. If that's not for you, don't read. 3. The heroine is coldhearted on the inside. The hero is a typical ancient straight man. 4. The writing style leans toward serious historical fiction. I can't think of anything else yet, so I'll add more later. 5. The initial anti-piracy ratio is 80%. It will gradually decrease as the word count grows. If you haven't subscribed, you won't be able to read new chapters within 72 hours. Blurb for the upcoming novel, Her in the Mortal World The first time Yu Chiyue saw Yue Chulin was in Paris at midnight. She wore a red dress, held a rose, and approached him step by step beneath the moonlight, then gave him a captivating kiss. She gave him a brief romance, left behind a vivid splash of color, then disappeared without a trace. Like a fleeting blossom, a cloud passing by, a dream of morning dew. From then on, in countless midnight dreams, he would remember the red dress and roses, the moonlight and the kiss. … Four years later, they meet again on a bustling street. She leans lazily against a shop window. The glowing orange-red tip of a cigarette flickers between her fingers. Thin rings of smoke drift from her fiery red lips, then quickly vanish in the cold night air. Beneath the city's brilliant lights, she turns and smiles at him. She's just like the rose beneath the moon in his dreams. He knows it has thorns, but still can't help wanting to reach for it. And so he falls for her all over again. ** Yue Chulin always thought she'd been born in the mud at the bottom of a well, and that she'd never escape in this lifetime. So she gave up on the idea of climbing out and only occasionally looked up at the bright sky above. Until someone leaned over the edge of the well and asked her, “Are you coming out? If not, I'll jump down.” She had no choice but to take his hand and climb up. ** “Look, even when all the splendor has faded, she remains utterly enchanting.” Please note: 1. A mature, stunning, clear-eyed translator heroine X a verbally stubborn but devoted, deeply feeling rich CEO hero. The heroine has a slight playboy streak but remains clear-eyed. It could just about be called a reunion after a breakup. The heroine isn't a virgin, the hero is. One-on-one romance, happy ending. 2. A realistic fairy tale full of contradictions. Decide for yourself whether it's good or bad. Theme: Everyone deserves to be loved. Even in adversity, don't sell yourself short.