An imperial decree betrothed Shi Jin to a powerful court minister.
The people said Shi Jin was incredibly lucky. Even after the emperor turned against her, she had still managed to land such a fine marriage.
Only Shi Jin knew that this marriage had cost her three years of freedom and the use of both legs.
She would smash with her own hands the block of ice she had spent years trying, and failing, to melt.
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What Gu Yunshen regretted most was the day Shi Jin confessed her feelings to him, and he brusquely rejected her, thinking she was joking.
For the next three years, the girl he had raised himself went far away to Lingnan, without a word.
To bring her back to the capital, Gu Yunshen played to her preferences and personally petitioned for an imperial decree of marriage. He decided they would wed first, and he would win her over afterward.
He never expected that on their wedding night, Gu Yunshen would receive only a pillow thrown at his face and a cold remark: "The two of us will be husband and wife in name only, Lord Chancellor. Please find somewhere else to stay."
Gu Yunshen: ...Weren't you supposed to be deeply in love with me?
Only later did Gu Yunshen learn the truth.
Three years ago, Shi Jin wanted him.
Three years later, Shi Jin only wanted to tear him to pieces.
Gu Yunshen: ...I'll lie flat and let my wife do as she pleases.
[Bonus Scene]
After returning to the capital, Shi Jin cast off the pretense of being obedient and gentle, and her temperament changed completely. Gu Yunshen was utterly baffled.
Seeing his reaction, Shi Jin sneered. "Besides government affairs, what else could possibly catch the Chancellor's eye?"
When their feelings ran deep, Gu Yunshen treasured her and gently kissed the corner of her mouth. "You," he replied.
* The male and female leads are not related by blood, and everyone knows it.
* While the male lead's older brother was still the female lead's adoptive guardian, no romantic feelings developed between the leads.
* The female lead uses a wheelchair in the beginning, but recovers later.
* The leads have an age gap of six years.
[Coming soon: His Majesty Wins His Wife with His Good Looks. Add it to your collection!]
Blurb:
The crown prince is a useless peacock who does nothing but admire himself in the mirror. Every day, the moment he opens his eyes, he has to say three things:
"I am beautiful. I am exceedingly beautiful. How could any talented man in the capital compare to me?"
After repeated lessons failed to change him, the emperor waved a hand and banished him to the southern frontier to reflect on his behavior.
Crown Prince: Hehe! People of the southern frontier, are you ready for the full force of my beauty?
Emperor: ...This son of mine is a lost cause!
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The Southern Frontier King's young daughter has skin like ice and bones like jade, with a face as lovely as snow-covered flowers. The people of the south sing her praises, saying her beauty is unmatched.
Crown Prince: Really? I don't believe it.
The crown prince goes to her in person, intending to compete with her in beauty.
Young Lady: "Who are you?"
Crown Prince: ...We met just yesterday, and you're asking who I am?
Is my unforgettable beauty really so unremarkable?
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Only later does the crown prince learn that the young lady has face blindness.
Crown Prince: Even if you're face-blind, you still have to remember my beauty.
After gazing at himself in the mirror and pondering for half a day, the crown prince decides on a plan: marry her and share a bed.
Peacock prince x face-blind young lady
Theme: Always face the future with a positive attitude, and never give up pursuing love and beauty, even in adversity.
?? An emperor couldn't protect his daughter, so he even thought of exile to prevent the marriage. It's also amazing. If he really loved him, it wouldn't be like this, right?
No, since you have taken care of her, how could you not know that the heroine has a broken leg? It's inconsistent! This person should not be the Prime Minister!
After all, the heroine has the status of a princess. Why does she show off her power wherever she goes? I feel so sad.
There has been no news for three years. Why should we send someone to check it out? I always feel that all the prime minister's thoughts are on promotion, not on the heroine!
There is no need to be disappointed. The heroine has already suffered for three years. Do we need to make her believe again and be exiled for another three years?
I'm a little upset with the emperor
Damn it. . . The servants in the mansion were very angry about it.
It's so easy to become soft-hearted
Some people are angry. Isn't it because she has been so insecure for the past three years? Why are you angry and why are you talking about her?
Is this Mo really being hacked? I feel sorry for the female goose! But this male protagonist is really brought up since he was a child, and the female protagonist ignored him for three years. When he came back, he didn't ask about it?