Seizing the Golden Bough

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Gu Mei is a noble young lady from a prestigious family, well-read, courteous, virtuous, and kind. Her many suitors nearly wore down her doorstep. Among them, she chose Fu Xuan'an, Duke of Zhenguo.

Only after they married did she learn that Fu Xuan'an had a concubine, a gentle and lovely woman who was the cinnabar mole in his heart.

Fu Xuan'an only wanted Gu Mei to manage the household. He never set foot in her bedchamber. Later, seeing how she cared for his concubine and handled the household affairs, he decided to dote on her. But for some reason, try as he might, he could never get close to Gu Mei.

Until the day the Duke's residence held a banquet. Fu Xuan'an saw the emperor enter Gu Mei's bedchamber. Inside, the curtains billowed, whispers of affection drifted out, and passion filled the room.

Fu Xuan'an was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Gu Mei was reborn. Remembering how Fu Xuan'an and his concubine had joined forces to torment her in her previous life, leaving her to die of grief, she resolutely decided to live differently.

She takes on the concubine, puts her husband in his place, earns money, and seeks a divorce. She lives freely and happily.

Unexpectedly, not only does Fu Xuan'an regret everything, but Fu Heng also spends every day lingering at her residence, unwilling to leave.

Fu Heng lived a restrained life for thirty years, and only Gu Mei could stir his heart.

So what if she is his nephew's wife? He would take her for himself and keep her by his side, even if it meant defying the whole world.

Blurb for "The Princess Consort on the Run"

Shen Yinhui, a legitimate daughter of a noble family, is peerlessly beautiful and a celebrated young lady throughout the capital.

After a sudden calamity, she becomes a maid at Prince Su's residence. To make her escape, Shen Yinhui climbs into Prince Su Jiang Ci's bed.

The young woman is graceful and lovely. Whenever the prince is in the mood, he calls her to his side to tease her. Shen Yinhui is unhappy, but has to patiently humor him. After a long period of maneuvering, she finally finds a chance to escape.

They meet again at a banquet. Shen Yinhui gazes affectionately at her fiance, and her smiling eyes shine brighter than the stars in the sky.

Everyone present says Shen Yinhui and Jian Qing are a match made in heaven. Jiang Ci, however, suddenly crushes the cup in his hand. Blood runs from his palm, but he does not even notice.

Shen Yinhui thought she would never have anything more to do with Jiang Ci. Unexpectedly, when her father is imprisoned, Jiang Ci turns out to be the person behind the scenes who can decide whether he lives or dies.

In a room of red silks and gauzy curtains, passion fills the air. Shen Yinhui tugs at Jiang Ci's sash and pleads softly, "Please, My Lord, show mercy and release my father!"

Jiang Ci grips her slender waist and murmurs, "That depends on how sincere you are."

Theme: Stand on your own two feet and live life on your own terms