Wen Xue has two secrets tucked away in her heart.
First, she married into the palace in someone else's place for the sake of a treasure, committing the crime of deceiving the emperor.
Second, though she is an imperial consort, she has fallen for the crown prince.
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Crown Prince Jiang Ji is as straight and graceful as bamboo, bright and noble as the moon in the night sky.
But one day he is deposed, cast into the mire, humiliated and forced to kneel on the filthy ground of Yong Alley.
Wen Xue's eyes are alluring, and her fingers, painted with red nail polish, lift his chin as she coaxes him: "Your Highness, perhaps you could consider another path."
"A warm bed-curtain, and a clever way to claim the throne."
Jiang Ji turns away coldly. "Don't delude yourself."
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In the resplendent palace, a single lamp glows like a bean.
Wen Xue reclines on the couch, gazing at the disheveled man on the floor. Her phoenix eyes lift slightly as she asks in a melodious voice, "Have you made up your mind, Crown Prince?"
Jiang Ji lowers his eyes and grits his teeth. "...Yes."
Wen Xue rises and steps closer, her red lips grazing his icy ear as they slowly move lower. "Then why won't you look at me, Your Highness?"
He stiffly turns his head. "You're ugly."
She gives a little click of her tongue, kisses his cold, damp forehead, and teases with a soft laugh, "Why is your heart racing?"
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The emperor dies suddenly. Noble Consort Wen enthrones the young emperor, and that very night, the deposed Crown Prince Jiang Ji leads his men through the palace gates.
Amid the palace revolt, Wen Xue gets her hands on the treasure, sheds her disguise, and leaves the palace. She strolls carefree along a country lane, humming a little tune.
Suddenly, dust billows as a troop of black-clad cavalry blocks her way.
Behind the soldiers, the new emperor, majestic and striking, steps unhurriedly out of his carriage.
Jiang Ji's expression darkens as he slowly gives a cold smile. "Trying to run?"
His icy fingers grip her face. Leaning down, he snarls in her ear, "Does Your Ladyship really think you can get away with this?"
Alluring villainess consort x abstinent crown prince
2021.12.23
1. One-on-one romance, both leads' first time, happy ending
2. Not a stepmother romance. The emperor is the male lead's uncle.
3. Fictional setting with many original details. Please don't overanalyze.
4. The heroine is ruthless, and the hero turns dark later on.
Theme: Intense hatred comes from intense love.
