A Guide to Raising a Black Lotus [Matriarchy]

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Xiao Ying, Prince of Linchuan, was diligent and disciplined all her life, devoting herself to governing the realm. Just as she was on the verge of achieving greatness, she underestimated her former fiance, the Imperial Lord of Yi'an, Tan Qin, and suffered a disastrous defeat. In his final moments, Tan Qin had completely lost his mind and clung to her, and they both died.

Reborn, Xiao Ying has two wishes: first, to keep her family and close friends safe; second, to stay as far away from Tan Qin, that black-hearted lotus, as possible, preferably never to cross paths again.

Xiao Ying, just after being reborn:

"The Imperial Lord of Yi'an is certainly beautiful, but he's spoiled and arrogant. He's not a suitable match for me. I want to break off the engagement."

"If the Imperial Lord of Yi'an has feelings for someone else, I'll gladly step aside. I want to break off the engagement."

"Today the Imperial Lord of Yi'an treats human lives like grass. Tomorrow he'll bring disaster to the nation. I want to break off the engagement."

Tan Qin is the most exalted Imperial Lord in the Great Qi. Raised in luxury from childhood, he is exceptionally beautiful and has countless admirers. Yet his fiancee, Xiao Ying, treats him with nothing but disdain.

"They say I'm the most beautiful person under heaven. Why won't you even look at me properly?"

"You blockhead! I won't like you anymore. Tomorrow, I'll marry someone else!"

When disaster strikes, Xiao Ying becomes the only person he can rely on:

"Now I have no one but you. Will you protect me and keep me safe for the rest of my life, my wife?"

Xiao Ying, after realizing how good he is:

"When it comes to beauty, no one in the world can compare to my husband."

"If what happened in my past life happens again, I may be the one who goes mad this time."

"If he's a heartbreaker, a demon, then let him wreak havoc on me alone in this life. In this chaotic world, I'll protect him and keep him safe, no matter what."

Cold, proud, straight female lead, younger than the male lead VS beautiful, sweet, and troublesome male lead who could turn dark and go mad at any moment

Notes:

1. A matriarchal world where women are superior to men; men can bear children.

2. The female lead is reborn. After her rebirth, it's a one-on-one romance, and both leads are pure.

3. Happy ending.

Theme: Don't judge people by their appearance.