Raising the Pitiful Prince

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Shen Wuji, the third prince of the Tianshen Dynasty, was innocent and foolish, yet he was inexplicably adored by the emperor, earning him the envy of others.

But Shen Wuji felt that his father did not like him.

He knew many people hated him and called him an idiot behind his back.

Shen Wuji kept to his tiny corner of the world, living a simple, foolish life.

That was until the emperor issued an edict ordering Jiang Lian, heir to the Prince of Cheng, to enter the palace and serve as the third prince's study companion.

The court was in an uproar.

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Jiang Lian, heir to the Prince of Cheng, was brilliant and learned, yet he became the study companion to the third prince, who was thought to be mentally disabled and had no hope of inheriting the throne.

Someone told Shen Wuji that if Jiang Lian became his study companion, his future career would be ruined.

Shen Wuji hurriedly grabbed Jiang Lian's sleeve and sobbed, “I don't want you to be my study companion. I don't want you to be my study companion...”

Jiang Lian, usually as cold as ice, bent down.

He raised a finger and gently wiped the child's tears away, soothing him softly. “It's all right. Trust me, Wuji, okay?”

Jiang Lian had been ruthless all his life. After finally taking revenge, just as he had always wished, he lost the person dearest to his heart.

He regretted it. Even ruling the world and avenging his blood feud could not compare to the three characters in the name Shen Wuji.

When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the age of twelve.

Fortunately, everything was yet to begin.

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During the upheaval in the Tianshen Palace, a watchful enemy nation plotted to swallow up Tianshen.

With the country beset by internal and external crises and on the brink of ruin, the long-missing third prince suddenly took command of the army. His brilliant tactics defeated countless enemies, and he seemed nothing like the fool everyone had believed him to be.

The army returned in triumph, and the civil and military officials timidly welcomed the third prince.

Jiang Lian bowed from afar. “Your subject Jiang Lian welcomes Your Highness.”

On the night of the coronation, alcohol gave the timid courage.

Shen Wuji carried a wine flask to Jiang Lian and shamelessly declared, “I want to consummate our marriage with you!”

Then the mighty emperor promptly collapsed with a thud. Jiang Lian calmly reached out, caught the tipsy kitten who had thrown himself into his arms, and happily went to consummate their marriage.

Coming next: The Double-O Marriage Pact (An O/O Romance)

Xia Shiyu had a face hailed as angelic.

He rose to fame at a young age after appearing in a public service advertisement, and his film debut was an instant hit. He was the very picture of gentleness, consideration, and understanding, and the dream Omega of countless Alphas.

But no one knew that after he presented as an Omega, an engagement banquet arranged by people with sinister ambitions had cut off every path his future might have taken.

No one cared that an Omega, renowned for being delicate and weak, might resist.

On the day his assets were transferred, Xia Shiyu was at the end of his rope. Then Han Xu, his childhood nemesis, kicked down the door to his house.

Looking at Xia Shiyu, disheveled yet still proud and stubborn, Han Xu smiled elegantly. “I can help you, but there's one condition.”

He leaned down slightly and lifted Xia Shiyu's chin with his long fingers, his tone teasing. “Play a good game with me...”

A game in which they entered into the first double-O marriage the great families of the capital had ever seen.

Later.

“Why did you marry me?”

“Because it was fun.”

“? If you don't tell me the truth, you're sleeping in the study.”

“Tsk, if you'd had the guts to pick a fight before, none of this would have involved me. Hey! Put down the pillow. There's no way this young master is sleeping in the study again tonight!”

What else could it have been? He wanted to see you annoyed, to see you bow down to him, to see you disgusted by the choice you'd once stood by. But in the end...

“In the end?”

“I fell in love with you for no reason at all, and there's no cure for it.”

Bonus scene:

Today was an unlucky day.

One person was in the throes of heat, while someone else was being hugged and kissed all over by the person in heat, until he was flushed and burning.

With no other choice, Xia Shiyu soothed Han Xu while rummaging through his things, looking for the suppressant Han Xu usually used. But by accident, he found Han Xu's diary.

The diary could easily be divided into two parts.

The first part was mostly: “Xia Shiyu looked so good today,” along with various photos from middle school.

The second part was: “I'm the only one allowed to bully Xia Shiyu,” along with fan community support materials.

Xia Shiyu, who had already decided to pretend their relationship was just for show, suddenly understood.

Han Xu, his face flushed red from the heat, complained indignantly, “Xia Shiyu, you're such an idiot!”

I like to bully you because your eyes have never seen me.

Xia Shiyu, don't be afraid. I, Han Xu, can give you a safe harbor now, too.

Theme: No one but me gets to define me.