The Eldest Princess and Her Ex-Husband Rekindle Their Love

Plot synopsis:

One day, at the morning court.

Emperor Yuanhe: "You'an, you did a good job handling the assignment. But why did it take you two extra days to return to the capital?"

"The road was rough, and I wasn't feeling well, so I was delayed by two days." Chancellor Cui, who had taken a detour along the way, lied without batting an eye.

"I see."

Just as emperor and ministers were enjoying their conversation, a guard presented the princess's warrant and reported to the court: "The Grand Princess has returned to the city with her troops and is waiting for an imperial decree outside the palace gates."

Emperor Yuanhe was overjoyed. The ministers were all tactful enough to ask for the court to be dismissed so as not to interrupt the reunion between the Grand Princess and her brother.

Who could have guessed that the guard would look troubled as he delivered another order from the princess?

"The Grand Princess also said that any unmarried young men in the ministers' clans must stay behind. She wants to choose a prince consort."

At this, everyone turned to look at Chancellor Cui in the center of the hall. Who didn't know that he was the former prince consort?

Emperor Yuanhe's expression grew tense, and he too looked anxiously at the ministers below.

"You'an, are you all right?"

"I'm fine, Your Majesty."

Then smile if you're fine!

Formal synopsis:

Question: Your elder brother died young, leaving behind a six-year-old son. As a Grand Princess, should you step in to assist (usurp the throne for) him?

After her divorce, Li Zhaoyang left the capital and returned to her fief. By day, she practiced archery and horsemanship; by night, handsome men kept her company. She was living the good life.

Who knew the tides would turn so suddenly? First came an order from the capital for her to choose a husband, then came the terrible news: the emperor had died, leaving behind a six-year-old nephew, all alone in the world.

With a weak ruler and powerful ministers, the Grand Princess appeared at court in armor to oversee the government, once again sharing the task of governing with her former husband, Cui Hu.

The Grand Princess held great power and had grand ambitions. Her faction even offered up their own sons to show their support.

Then turmoil arose in the capital once more. Rumors claimed that the Grand Princess was born with a strange proclivity, that she often beat and scolded her husband in bed, and that former prince consort Chancellor Cui had divorced her because he couldn't bear it.

For a time, the various factions in the capital settled down again.

Strategist: "Princess, if you want to seize the throne, you must endure what ordinary people cannot."

Grand Princess: "Who said it was a rumor?"

Strategist: "?"

Grand Princess: "Cui Hu?"

The furious princess stormed into Cui Hu's residence at night, then emerged the next day looking completely composed.

The chancellor, who rarely took a break, requested half a day off.

Cui Hu pulled open his robe and looked at the bite marks on his collarbone and chin, then gave a cold laugh.

A pushy, brawny Grand Princess VS a noble-born aristocrat, cold on the outside and warm within

Reader's note:

1. At heart, this is a sweet romance.

2. This is a fictional setting with a hodgepodge of background details. Those who dislike historical inaccuracies, please steer clear.

3. If you feel uncomfortable reading this, stop immediately to avoid further loss.

4. The story begins after the divorce. She won't seize the throne right away.

Synopsis revised on 20221015

Theme: Women should have ambitions of their own.