1
Ji Hua is the Crown Prince's twin sister.
That year,
her father, the emperor, devoted himself to alchemy and the Dao,
her mother, the empress, ruled from behind the curtain,
the Crown Prince eloped with his Crown Princess,
and Ji Hua was forced to put on the Crown Prince's robes and attend court every day as regent.
Being regent was no easy job.
By day, Ji Hua debated the scholars and officials.
At night, she worked overtime reviewing memorials.
She had only just closed her eyes when the great general, Xie Yanzhi, dug her out of bed to train her body...
All in the name of: "Your Highness is still a little too frail."
Ji Hua held a horse stance, feeling utterly hopeless inside. "Good grief, who let this demon in again? π_π"
2
(Also includes the male lead's perspective)
The imperial authority was waning, and the great clans each had their own designs.
The Crown Prince, however, was diligent and devoted to the people. Whenever he discussed government affairs, he even showed something of the bearing of the Grand Tutor from years past.
It was just that the boy looked destined for an early grave: a pale complexion, dark circles under his eyes, and skinny arms and legs.
He needed a good deal of training.
The great general Xie Yanzhi gazed at him gravely. The time wasn't right yet. He had to make sure the boy lived a few more years, no matter what.
A few years later,
with the great clans in rebellion and the realm on the brink of collapse,
Ji Hua sighed theatrically. "It seems that for the sake of peace in the realm, I shall have to do my best to live a few more years, won't I, Minister Xie?"
Xie Yanzhi suddenly laughed.
Later, the empress ascended the throne.
The great general worked hard night after night,
and Ji Hua's back ached day after day.
Ji Hua pushed him away and reminded him, "My dear minister, for the sake of the realm, I still want to live a few more years..."
Xie Yanzhi leaned close to her ear and chuckled. "Your Majesty is still a little too frail. I will serve Your Majesty with all my strength."
[Diligent, people-loving fake Crown Prince x ruthless, taciturn great general]
1. Both are each other's first and only, 1v1, happy ending.
2. Fictional dynasty, no need to fact-check.
Theme: No job is difficult, only workers who need a little courage.
