Prince Qin Yan was handsome as a jade carving and the dream lover of countless noble young ladies in the imperial capital.
He held himself aloof and always looked down on romantic love, let alone those delicate young ladies from aristocratic families.
Shen Mingjiao, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household, was strikingly beautiful with a graceful figure. Yet she was notorious in the capital as a spoiled young lady whom no one dared to cross.
She had a young man she cherished in her heart, but fate had led her astray.
An accident led to a shotgun wedding.
Newly married, they shared a bed but not a dream.
Qin Yan looked at her coldly. "Know your place and give me an heir. I will grant you a lifetime of wealth and glory. Don't entertain foolish hopes."
He was certain this woman had married him only for the power and status he represented.
Shen Mingzhu smiled sweetly, her eyes captivating. "Please rest easy, Your Highness. I only want to safely give birth to a little prince."
She married him because circumstances forced her hand, and for the honor of her family.
Everyone said the crown prince and crown princess were only putting on a show for the dignity of the royal family.
But at some point, seeing her talk back to everyone and laugh and chat with others began to irritate him and make him lose control.
Later, she held their exquisitely pretty little princess and blinked up at him innocently. "Your Highness, our daughter is so adorable. Shall we have a son too, so our children together make the word for 'good'?"
His Adam's apple bobbed as he looked at her face, both innocent and alluring, and felt heat rise through his entire body.
So his claim that he felt nothing was a lie, and his claim that he wouldn't touch her was a lie too. Even his haughty disdain had been false.
He had long since fallen for, and become obsessed with, this dazzling "flower of wealth and prestige" who had once been an eyesore to him.
One-on-one pairing. March 30, 2025
Theme: Peace and smooth sailing are blessings.
