◎ From the Empire's Most Esteemed Princess to the Beloved Queen of a Vassal State
One fateful encounter made young Chang'an fall for Liu Xuan, the only son of a traitorous princess and the Dowager Consort's favored lover. From then on, no matter how wonderful other men might be, none could compare to the boundless galaxy shining in Brother Xuan's eyes.
What she never expected was that her mother, Empress Dowager Zhaoguang, who had indulged her in everything since childhood, would vehemently oppose her love because of old entanglements with someone from her past. Her mother allowed her to keep male favorites, but would not let her marry Liu Xuan. She even insisted on betrothing her beloved to her low-born half-sister.
So Chang'an ran away.
And by a twist of fate, she went from a powerful Grand Princess of Dingguo to the queen of Feng Jiangling, ruler of the northern kingdom of Chifeng.
The world is cruel, and fate plays tricks on us. As they spent their days together in the northern palace, Chang'an unexpectedly sensed the young king's unusual feelings for her. They had once been as close as comrades-in-arms. Then, during a sudden coup in Chifeng, she, a woman full of plans and strategy, had to make her final choice in love at a moment of crisis.
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A reserved, devoted northern king + a free-spirited princess of Dingguo + the otherworldly handsome Marquis Chaohua
At its heart, this is a story about an adored imperial princess who grieves the loss of her first love, only to unexpectedly find true love in a political marriage.
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Reading notes and warnings:
- This is a serious historical drama, not a lighthearted wish-fulfillment story.
- The heroine is genuinely in love with her first love early on. Don't hope for a twist that changes that.
- The hero and heroine fall in love at first sight by a twist of fate, but he is passionate about his work, not the lovesick type.
- The setting is entirely fictional, so don't scrutinize the historical details.
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Planned to start posting this June. Feel free to follow in advance.
Theme: Love after marriage
