Spring in Full Bloom

"Come here." Xiangshu looked over. The young emperor exuded an imposing air, his expression calm, as if he didn't recognize the old acquaintance from years ago. "Your Majesty." She lowered her head and bowed respectfully. Barely an inch away, the man's deep eyes swept over her with interest. His gaze said he would have her, no matter what. On the day the families of the officials who had come to report for duty were leaving the capital, the thunder of iron-shod hooves came rumbling after them. Outside the carriage, she heard the emperor, lofty and commanding, order her husband: "Leave her behind. I'll give you another wife." Twenty-two years after transmigrating, Feng Xiangshu, who had grown used to living like a layabout, finally accepted her fate. Since she was here, she might as well make the best of it: eat, wait to die, enjoy the gossip, and cheerfully watch the scandalous ancient dramas that kept making her question her values. Then one day, she found herself caught up in that very kind of drama, with the other lead being the first love she had once failed to win over. Male lead: Xiangshu, I really, really love you... Female lead: Go die! * The emperor has consorts. The heroine marries and has a son. Neither lead is a virgin. Happy ending. * Set in an imagined Han dynasty, with an ancient setting. After the story begins, the male lead won't touch anyone else. * Rekindled love and an emperor who takes what he wants. The male lead is a feudal emperor, not a good person. This isn't a purely sweet romance. If these things are deal-breakers for you, or you prefer strong female leads, run now, dear readers. [Blurb screenshot dated April 3, 2022] (The previous blurb's premise hasn't inspired me yet, so I've temporarily changed it to this one. Sorry QAQ.) Theme: Better to live badly than die well.