Married into the Emperor's Family

When Zang Mi was forced to marry Liu Zhen, she was terrified of him.

Rumor had it that Liu Zhen was born rebellious, brave and ferocious, with a violent, cruel nature that struck fear into everyone near and far.

A delicate yet headstrong young lady like Zang Mi had been humiliated, broken in spirit, and forced to marry him. It wasn't hard to imagine what would happen if she dared resist him.

On their wedding night, the man's intimidating presence made Zang Mi tremble like a frightened bird. Her heart pounded, her breathing grew taut with tension, and, when he wasn't looking, she hid in the narrow gap beside a cabinet.

But he caught her by the ankle and pulled her against his waist.

Her silk stocking slipped off. Her delicate foot was like a slippery fish, struggling to get away.

The man's voice was hoarse as he asked, "You don't want to marry me?"

Zang Mi trembled, but stubbornly protested, "I... I don't..."

The man's thick brows drew together as he looked at her. Zang Mi hurriedly looked away and changed her answer. "...I do."

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Liu Zhen was born into poverty, lived in destitution, and had a combative, fierce nature. No one was willing to marry their daughter to him.

Everyone felt sorry for Zang Mi when she was forced to marry him. Such a fine young lady, doomed to spend her life mired in the mud.

But no one expected the vicious ruffian who made everyone tremble at the mere mention of his name to be such a devoted lover, cherishing her with all his heart.

Not long after marrying Liu Zhen, Zang Mi became the wife of a military officer, then a general, then a duke. In the end, she became Empress Zang, reigning at the very pinnacle of power.

(Mi in Zang Mi is a polyphonic character. One pronunciation means peaceful and tranquil; the other is used in the surname.)

Content warnings: The heroine goes through a rough time early on. The hero starts out lowborn and is a grass-roots emperor; he does not immediately conquer everyone. They meet at the lowest point in their lives, support each other, and rise to the top together.

My next novel: The Grand Tutor's Little Princess

When Princess Xin'an was four, an exceptionally gifted and brilliant grand tutor arrived at Jingyang Palace: Xie Shen, Marquis of Chaisang.

Sixteen-year-old Young Marquis Xie was peerlessly handsome, upright, and principled, yet aloof and unfeeling. The little princess claimed she hated him, but secretly kept him in her thoughts for a long time.

Later, Xie Shen was exiled to serve as an official in Jiaozhou because of her. The unruly little princess also put away all her capriciousness, feeling deeply guilty and remorseful toward him.

When they met again, Princess Xin'an heard that Xie Shen's marriage negotiations had failed. She cornered him in his office, tugged at his sleeve, and comforted him. "If they don't want you, I do. Xie Shen, what do you think of me?"

But he slammed the door in her face. "Princesses are all trouble. I am not worthy of such a burden."

The little princess: ...

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Xie Shen was born into a prominent aristocratic family, and his mother was of equally exalted status: Princess Liyang of the previous dynasty.

Everyone said he was a man of brilliant talent, a refined gentleman of impeccable virtue. Only Xie Shen knew what kind of world-weary, base devil lurked beneath his strikingly handsome appearance, a consequence of having such a noble mother.

He watched as the little princess approached him, heedless of the danger, step by step. No matter how much he tried to drive her away, she wouldn't leave. The self-control and propriety carved into his very bones began to waver... To hell with restraint and self-discipline, with keeping himself aloof and pure. He only wanted to sink into the mortal world with her.

Upright, principled, and abstinent grand tutor X sweet, spirited, and passionate princess

One-on-one romance, both leads' first time, happy ending, light and sweet.

Content warning: ① Twelve-year age gap.

Theme: Supporting each other through thick and thin