If you were transmigrated into a pampered heroine story as the Third Imperial Princess, with your wedding just around the corner, who would you choose?
The dashing young general, the scheming and lovesick younger imperial brother, the sweet-talking storybook writer, or the loyal guard?
Or... take them all?
Career-minded Jiang Wanqiu says: Why choose at all?
"Fine, I'll take that childhood sweetheart with his head bowed, looking all pitiful!"
"Mother, give me three thousand elite soldiers. I want to develop the country, crush the enemy nation, and unify the realm!"
The Empress Mother watches helplessly as the script changes from a pampered heroine's battle for love into one about a great female protagonist: ?
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The handsome men hear that the Third Imperial Princess is getting married and are filled with dread, afraid they'll be forced to marry this playboy.
But to everyone's surprise, the Third Imperial Princess chooses her unremarkable childhood sweetheart, and they all breathe a sigh of relief.
But soon, everyone gets a very public comeuppance.
"Report! The barren land the Third Imperial Princess ordered cultivated has become a thousand mu of fertile fields!"
"Report! The Third Imperial Princess conquered the enemy nation with only three thousand troops. Most of its commanderies and counties surrendered without a fight at the sound of her reputation!"
"Report! The Third Imperial Princess's commercial street is thriving. The potato shop, dye workshop, and armory have all been built. The people's lives are flourishing, and they are all kneeling to thank the princess for her great kindness!"
Listening to one report after another, the handsome men feel as if they're dreaming. Only when they increasingly notice the Third Imperial Princess's spirited confidence and gentle refinement do they suddenly understand what they've missed, and regret it bitterly.
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After marriage, countless handsome men do everything they can to tempt Jiang Wanqiu, but she never gives in.
When her little childhood sweetheart cautiously asks why she favors only him, she presses her lips together and smiles. "Because you're the most obedient."
What she doesn't know is that, in the battle for her affections, he's the one who's fought the hardest.
Though jealousy churns inside him, he acts gentle and considerate, pretending to be magnanimous. Though he's the mastermind behind it all, he puts on an innocent, pitiful face.
Reader's guide:
One-on-one romance, a battle for love. The male lead is the childhood sweetheart, a wolf in sheep's clothing. The heroine naturally attracts everyone.
Men can bear children.
Theme: Surviving in the cracks amid a battle for love