The Emperor's Ordeal

A possessive romance from the same series, [Claiming a Widow], starts November 1. Other upcoming stories: [Bridal Kidnapping], [Nong Nong], and [Nan Rong]. Blurbs below. Please add them to your reading list! The Chronicles of Tianqi Empress Zhenyu, wife of Emperor Tianqi, came from a distinguished family. She met and saved the emperor when he was in danger. Noble in character, pure and kind, brilliant and extraordinary, she was a rare woman indeed. The emperor never forgot her, treasured and loved her, left his harem empty, and doted on her alone. Their devotion to each other was the envy of all. Yet no one knew that this beautiful story was nothing more than a ruthless power play, a case of taking what one wanted by force. Ji Yutong transmigrated into a dynasty that did not exist in history. She stayed where she had first appeared, constantly searching for a way to return. An accident brought her into contact with the powerful Prince of Beijiang. At her elder brother's request, she did her duty as a doctor, hoping only that he would leave as soon as he recovered. She had no idea that he had already fallen for her. He wanted to keep her by his side, where he could see her, touch her, and be close to her whenever he pleased. To her, he was only a passerby. He wanted to keep her at his side. One fled, the other pursued, and he would claim her by force if that was what it took to keep her! [Cold-blooded, iron-willed, possessive hero x cool-headed, warm-hearted heroine who stays true to herself] Content warnings: 1. Writing blurbs is hard. This is a straightforward story about a hero from a feudal society being drawn to an unconventional heroine and taking her by force. Approach with caution if you don't like old-school melodrama! 2. Medical details will draw on general knowledge, online research, and creative liberties, but will be used sparingly. Everything serves the story! 3. When the leads meet, he is 26 and she is 18. The heroine grows over the course of the story. Hope you enjoy! ------ [Claiming a Widow] ------ A peerlessly beautiful young widow is taken by force by a powerful nobleman. When Yun Ting transmigrated, it was her wedding night. Fortunately, her husband, though frail, was gentle and refined, treating her with tenderness and care. Sadly, their happiness did not last. Just two years later, her devoted husband fell gravely ill and passed away. The only person in this strange era who had loved her wholeheartedly was gone. Grief-stricken, she saw no reason to go on. But the relatives who had tricked her into returning to her parents' home on one pretext after another actually planned to marry her off again as a widow. How could she tolerate such cold, selfish, and heartless relatives? Feng Ao, the emperor's own nephew, served as a grand commandant in charge of the troops. Exceptionally talented and skilled in both letters and arms, he was also arrogant and reckless. Everyone in the capital knew he was a young tyrant best left alone. One day, he was out riding when he heard a clear voice, shaking with rage, coming from a mansion with its gates wide open. What caught his attention, though, was the woman's audacious threat to sue her own parents. With a crack of his whip, he sent the gatekeeper barring his way scattering, then rode right up to watch the commotion. Dismounting outside the courtyard, he saw a slender figure in a pretty white outfit, her long black hair tied back with white silk, brandishing a whip with fierce authority. When the woman turned around, her exquisite little face cold and beautiful, and walked straight past him without so much as a glance before swinging onto his horse, Feng Ao smiled with interest. He tapped his riding crop against his palm and thought, This woman is beautiful and fiery. I'm going to win her over! A sensitive, stubborn heroine who won't turn back until she hits a wall x a lawless, fearless hero who ends up afraid of the heroine ---- [Bridal Kidnapping] ---- Please add it to your reading list! The Zuo family has a daughter named Pianpian, beautiful and accomplished, cherished at home like the apple of her family's eye. Her former childhood sweetheart once broke off their engagement, leaving a blemish on her otherwise perfect reputation. Still, she found a worthy husband who shared her feelings and treated her with loving care. On their wedding day, the Zuo family sent her off with a lavish procession of bridal gifts, while her husband's family welcomed her with smiles and fine horses. The onlookers, friends, and relatives gathered before the hall all praised the match as one between equals, a marriage made in heaven. But just as the newlyweds were about to complete the ceremony, a noble young man in red, dressed much like the groom, suddenly arrived with a crowd of guards. He interrupted the wedding and treated the groom as if he didn't exist, scooping the bride up in his arms. As the guests stared in shock, they heard the bride cry out and curse in anger. The nobleman in red wore a wicked smile, but his voice was tender as he said, "My darling Pianpian, I'm still alive. How can you marry someone else? Be good. I'm taking you back to our home so we can finish our wedding ceremony." "Xun Moqian! You bastard! You ruined my wedding and my reputation. I'll never forgive you!" "Don't be mad, Pianpian. I'll be waiting for you." A seemingly gentle but secretly twisted hero x a sweet-faced heroine with a fiery temper --- [Nong Nong] --- Please add it to your reading list! Lan Nongnong fell for a man, a man from ancient times. He was elegant and handsome, distinguished and graceful, and every gesture drew attention. She was just an ordinary young woman, easily bewitched by his good looks. She gave him all her passion and affection, hoping he would return her feelings. She thought she'd found true love in this strange world, a good man who would repay her for everything she gave him. When Tan Jingyao stopped in Yuqing City to visit a friend, a young woman confessed her feelings for him. She was pretty and gentle, yet had a boldness and enthusiasm unlike any other woman. With nothing else to do, he played along with her in a little tale of perfect romance. Then a letter from home suddenly called him back. After making up an excuse, he left without a second thought. He didn't expect the woman, who seemed so delicate and soft, to be so bold as to travel a great distance to find him after he had been gone for so long. Only then did Tan Jingyao truly take an interest in her. He never imagined that when she discovered the casual promise he'd made to placate her was a lie, she would dare to ask him to break up and go their separate ways. It was true that he had lied about having no wife, no concubines, and no family. It was also true that he had been moved by her wholehearted devotion. Now that he had drawn her in, whether she could leave him was up to him, not her! A heroine who loves and hates without restraint x a ruthless, scheming hero Content warning: old-school melodrama Please come visit my upcoming stories and add them to your reading list!!! Theme: Stay true to yourself and never forget why you started.