A Substitute Bride for the God of War

[Complete] [Author: Zhaocheng]

[Quirky, bewitchingly beautiful girl from a foreign land vs. powerful, devoted, ruthless war god]

Mutual pining + marriage first, love later

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As the result of her father's dalliance during his time beyond the frontier, Chu Shuangxiang is brought back to Chang'an solely to marry the rumored War God, Prince An Xian, in place of her beloved older sister.

They say the man is wild and unruly, merciless in battle. At eighteen, he was already a great general feared by the tribes beyond the frontier. His hands are stained with as much blood as they are decorated with military honors. A man like him is steeped in bloodshed and burdened with countless sins.

Her sister refuses to marry a military man and has her heart set on entering the palace as a consort, so she forces the match on Chu Shuangxiang instead.

After Chu Shuangxiang marries him, everyone assumes that this little barbarian girl raised beyond the frontier will be despised by her husband and sent packing with a letter of divorce.

Yet none of that happens. What everyone sees instead is this:

In the depths of winter, with snow falling heavily, the young princess consort has just stepped down from her carriage when a snow-white cloak is spread over her shoulders from behind. The cold-hearted man draws her into his arms and murmurs gently, "It's cold."

Later, he takes her hand and leads her step by step up the green stone stairs before the main hall, then onto the imperial palanquin, a symbol of the emperor's supreme favor. The phoenix seal that others scheme their entire lives to obtain is casually placed in her hands.

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With a spear tipped with deadly poison and half his face hidden behind an iron mask like a demon's, He Yujin is invincible wherever he goes. He is hailed as the "War God."

Few know that he, too, has suffered defeat.

That day, a wind rose in the northern frontier. Ambushed by an enemy, he was trapped in a deadly formation.

As he lay dying, he looked out from the entrance of the formation and saw billowing smoke blotting out the sky.

Just as he thought his life was about to end, a small hand reached through the entrance. A little girl dressed in foreign clothes leaned down to look at him and said in a childish voice, "Big brother, take my hand."

Only later did He Yujin learn that she was the youngest daughter of Prince Chu, left behind at the border.

So, on the day before the emperor's decree arranging their marriage,

he lowered his head, his expression cold, and brushed his jade thumb ring as he asked, "How many daughters does Prince Chu have?"

"One young lady."

"That's not right. There's another one."

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Reader's notes:

1. The male lead, Prince An Xian, knew all along who was in the bridal sedan. That's why he agreed to marry her!

2. One-on-one romance, happy ending.

3. Pure romance.

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Coming soon: My Fanfiction About My Archrival

[The little ray of sunshine vs. the untouchable beauty on the mountaintop]

[Rekindled love + mutual pining]

Ning Yao served as an official for five years, and spent all five years competing with Pei Jiayi.

Then, when she suddenly fell from power, she was thrown in prison.

Meanwhile, Pei Jiayi sat regally in his grand chair and rose steadily through the ranks.

Meeting an ex isn't scary.

It's awkward when one of you has fallen on hard times.

In a fit of anger, Ning Yao wrote countless fanfics about Pei Jiayi,

pairing him with everyone from the emperor to a general. Every one of them became a bestseller.

One day,

Ning Yao received a letter from her most devoted reader: "I'd love to read a fanfic about Grand Tutor Pei and the former top scholar. Could you make it happen?"

Ning Yao, former top scholar: "?"

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Bonus scene:

Ning Yao, whose secret identity has been exposed: "Grand Tutor Pei, I wrote a few stories using your name. You don't mind, do you?"

Pei Jiayi: "I don't, but I would like you to act one out with me, my wife."

Ning Yao: "..."

Theme: Stay strong, brave, and determined to overcome difficulties, even in adversity.