Zhao Baoxiu was born with every advantage in this life. Her aunt is the Empress Dowager, her cousin is the emperor, and her father is a marquis who commands a mighty army.
After living freely and boldly for seventeen years, she suddenly learns the dreadful news that she must enter the palace. She decides to strike at the root of the problem:
Find a man she can easily control and marry him first!
After the wedding, everyone praises the happy couple as a perfect match. Amid the joy and laughter, only one icy gaze stands out.
It belongs to the emperor, seated high above them. His handsome face, usually so gentle and compassionate, now wears a cold smile as he watches her intently...
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Zongzheng Shuo’s main job is being emperor; his side job is being a monk. He has no interest in women, yet everyone is in a hurry to send women into his harem.
He watches it all coldly, planning to strike them down with a timely rebuke when their excitement is at its peak.
His cousin Zhao Baoxiu is the most conspicuous target, the chicken he’ll kill to frighten the monkeys.
But as they spend more time together, her calls of “Cousin” soften Emperor Muzhao’s heart. He treats her like a younger sister, giving in to her and indulging her at every turn.
Until he catches her being intimate with her husband. The sight stabs at his eyes, and a flood of emotion overwhelms him. At last, he understands:
If he wants something, he should take it. The throne is no exception, and neither is his cousin.
Notes:
1. A sweet romance with a bit of melodrama and a mutually exclusive couple, but the heroine will share intimate moments with a male supporting character.
2. Set in an imaginary world, with plenty of creative liberties.
Theme: Survival of the fittest
