Being Crown Prince Is No Easy Job

[Ancient setting, ABO, first person]

I am the Crown Prince of Great Jin, known to all as a useless fool.

Perhaps worried that I, an unfilial son, would bring the empire to ruin, Father Emperor plans to choose a worthy consort for me.

There are three candidates.

The first is a top scholar of astounding talent, dashing and handsome, hailed as the most beautiful man in Great Jin.

The second is a noble scion dressed in scholar's robes, a role model for scholars throughout the realm.

The third is the commander of the Imperial Guards, feared by the people and known as the executioner of imperial authority.

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After spending some time with my three prospective Crown Princesses...

Me (full of confidence): It seems all three of you adore me. What am I to do?

After spending some more time with my three prospective Crown Princesses...

Me (pale): You bastards actually all want to kill me!

This is just too damn absurd.

This story is also called Everyone Wants to Kill Me.

Theme: Striving to survive in adversity