Luo Qian is the most unruly princess in history.
Everyone knows she and the supposedly proper Marquis of Pingchang, Teng Zheng, are at each other's throats.
Wherever Luo Qian is, Teng Zheng isn't allowed within a step!
Then, by sheer coincidence, the two of them switch bodies.
Luo Qian is overjoyed. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. She has to teach him a lesson!
Teng Zheng raises an eyebrow, thinking, This time, I won't back down!
And so...
Everyone watches as the usually outstanding, cool, and self-possessed young marquis, Teng Zheng, undergoes a complete change of character and turns into a gluttonous, dissolute playboy.
At the Qionglin Banquet, he eats like a gluttonous beast, polishing off five tables of delicacies. Then he openly flirts with the maid beside him, and even spends several days at the pleasure houses!
Meanwhile, Princess Luo Qian, who has always been at odds with the young marquis, acts completely out of character too.
As the young marquis eats his fill, she gracefully walks up and tenderly wipes the grease from the corner of his mouth, her gaze full of affection.
When the young marquis flirts with a maid, "she" glides over with tears in her eyes. "Young Marquis, it's all my fault. If I hadn't let you down, you wouldn't have become like this..."
One incident after another sets everyone's imaginations running wild.
Before long, rumors that Princess Luo Qian is in love with the Marquis of Pingchang are flying everywhere.
Luo Qian: "...You win."
They exchange a look, their eyes like knives.
During a hunt, the emperor sees them inseparable, gazing "lovingly" at each other, and waves a hand. "I hereby betroth you!"
Luo Qian: "???"
Teng Zheng: "..."
Later, on their wedding night, Luo Qian is finally overjoyed: she and Teng Zheng have switched! Back! Again!
Unfortunately, her father takes it for a lovers' quarrel and refuses to let her divorce Teng Zheng.
When the emperor sees Teng Zheng come to the palace to take Luo Qian home, he says with satisfaction, "Qianqian, go home with Teng Zheng. Don't throw tantrums anymore. From now on, you two must love each other."
Luo Qian laughs on the outside and scoffs on the inside.
Luo Qian: These rumors have ruined my life! Who wants to be all lovey-dovey with that blockhead?
After leaving the palace, Luo Qian sees Teng Zheng sulking and asks, "Didn't you want a divorce too?"
Teng Zheng replies, "You never asked me. How do you know what I want?"
Luo Qian is momentarily speechless, then realizes belatedly: Could Teng Zheng actually be in love with her?
[Before You Read]
1. Thanks to my bestie @Wen Yu for helping with the blurb. Love you!
2. The leads marry first and fall in love later. One-on-one, happy ending.
3. This is a fictional setting, and will probably be a comedy. Historical accuracy enthusiasts, please be warned. No need to tell me if you drop the novel. Thanks, everyone!
Theme: Don't make a snap judgment about something you haven't tried.