After Marrying the Disgraced Imperial Grandson

[Also known as Will the Prince Return?] Su Yunqiao married Li Changxi out of necessity. When the imperial edict granting the marriage arrived at the Su household, her elder sister looked down on the imperial grandson's declining prospects and bleak future, so she shoved her disregarded half-sister into the fire pit in her place. Li Changxi was a man of noble character, and their married life was respectful and harmonious. She thought he had no feelings for her. If he'd had a choice, he would surely have married a highborn lady to strengthen his position. But just as she decided to leave of her own accord and make way for Li Changxi's bright future, the usually gentle and composed man seemed to go mad, searching all over Jincheng for her. On the day they met again, his eyes were bloodshot and his expression terrified. Looking utterly vulnerable, he tugged at her sleeve and rasped, "Qiao Qiao, don't abandon me." Su Yunqiao said against her better judgment, "I'm a woman who covets wealth and status. Your Highness, please let me go." Li Changxi's gaze gradually grew resolute. "For you, I'll do everything I can to fight for this." Later, the imperial grandson who had lost his power rose again. He abandoned his former cautious, humble approach, purged his rivals, and cleansed the court, ultimately ascending the throne. After the new emperor took the throne, he doted exclusively on the empress, issuing daily orders to send countless gold, silver, and jewels to her palace. Su Yunqiao urged him to be frugal and avoid extravagance, but Li Changxi said, "The empress covets wealth and status. If I give up extravagance, what if she leaves me?" Ministers urged the new emperor to take more consorts and warned him against favoring only one. Li Changxi rebuked the censor and warned the court, "Without the empress, I would never have gotten this far. Anyone who tries to sow discord between me and my beloved empress will be dismissed without exception." [Tips] Set in a fictional world. One-on-one sweet romance, both leads are virgins. Cover artist: Yi Xu [Coming Soon in the Author's Collection: An Official Career Is Better Value] The day Ye Zhaolin passed his civil service exam, his joy turned to misery when he transmigrated into the body of a young nobleman in ancient times. His grandfather was a top scorer, his father was a top scorer, and his elder brother was a top scorer too. Born into a family of exam prodigies, he could have slacked off and lived a perfect life off his family's wealth. Unfortunately, his father couldn't stand seeing a good-for-nothing and forced him to aspire to become a top scorer. Ye Zhaolin flipped through past civil service exam questions. There was no aptitude test, no essay section, just obscure classics. He made a decision that went against his family's wishes, strapped a peachwood sword to his back, and headed for the mountains After that, the Master of Taiping Palace took him on as his last disciple. The boy had exceptional talent. In one year, he mastered the Star-Splitting Sword; in three, he swiftly learned the Wave-Treading Steps; in five, he became proficient at fortune-telling and divination. Everyone in and around the palace respectfully called him Little Ye Priest, while his father steadfastly urged him to turn back before it was too late. Father: Seeking immortality isn't a long-term plan. Placing first in the exams is the ultimate goal in life. Little Ye: It's not that I can't pass the exams. An official career is just better value! Father: A true man should aspire to serve his country. Little Ye: Those who want to serve their country don't care about their title, and those who want to achieve great things don't fuss over the organization! His father refused to give up and led a group up the mountain to drag Little Ye back for the exams, only to be told by a young Daoist that Little Ye Priest had gone traveling and had no set return date. A rebellion broke out in the northwest, and Chang'an fell. Ye Zhaolin lost his secure job and went on the run with his senior sister. On the day they escaped through Hangu Pass, his senior sister revealed her secret identity: "Actually, I'm a princess of the Great Xuan. Lend me a hundred taels of gold so I can gather troops. Once I retake Chang'an and occupy the Taiji Palace, I'll appoint you chancellor. How does that sound?" Ye Zhaolin: Hello. My previous job was doing anti-fraud outreach. Half a year later, Little Ye was standing in court in a brand-new official uniform, even farther forward than his father and elder brother. His father patted his shoulder meaningfully. "Little Ye Priest, we came to the same destination by different roads." Theme: The road may be winding, but the future is bright.