Reborn as the Crown Prince's Dearest

In her previous life, Wen Ning had no choice but to enter the Eastern Palace. She died just before the crown prince ascended the throne, one step away from glory and wealth. But Wen Ning knew that even if she had survived, she would never have been Lu Jingyang's empress.

But she was reborn, returning to the year she had just come back to the capital.

At the time, she was only eleven. The emperor held her in his arms and doted on her, while the people around them looked on with envy.

The prince, who would one day become cold and heartless, was still a young man: noble and refined, and someone she could still approach.

Wen Ning suddenly understood. Why be a concubine when she could be the crown prince's little sister? Even without the title of princess, no one would dare look down on her in the future.

So she diligently played the part of a good little sister, showing him concern and consideration without ever crossing the line.

Even as Lu Jingyang's attitude toward her grew warmer by the day, she continued to act as if she knew nothing.

When she came of age to marry, the emperor, who doted on her, personally selected potential husbands for her. He was even going to grant her a title and send her off in a grand wedding.

Wen Ning looked at the jade plaques, smiled sweetly, and tilted her head to ask, "Crown Prince Brother, which one should I choose?"

The normally reserved and composed crown prince's expression suddenly changed. The white stone in his palm was nearly crushed.

* One-on-one romance. The heroine's romantic storyline and intimate interactions begin only after she comes of age at fifteen.

* The setting is very loose and includes many original details. Hope you enjoy reading. XOXO!

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On the day Shen Yixin was to marry, her husband received an imperial decree ordering him to Xining.

The bride was already on her way, and the wedding could not be canceled, so the second son of the Cui family, Cui Changyu, married his elder brother's bride on his behalf.

Two months later, news of disaster came from the frontier: Cui Heng had been struck by several spears and died on the battlefield.

With no one she could rely on in her husband's family, Shen Yixin was planning how to find a way out for herself when a friend of Cui Changyu's suddenly came to her aid, offering advice and helping her at every turn.

She thought Cui Changyu had asked his friend to look after her in secret. So even when Cui Changyu treated her coldly and unpleasantly, she never complained. Instead, she was considerate and caring toward him.

Until the friend suddenly confessed that he loved her and explained why he had approached her.

Only then did Shen Yixin learn that the second Cui brother had always suspected her family was connected to his elder brother's death. He had deliberately sent someone to test her. She didn't dare confront Cui Changyu, so she could only quietly keep her distance.

But the other man wouldn't let her. He wanted her to treat him just as she had before.

After an accident, Shen Yixin was slandered as having an improper relationship with another man. She had planned to prove her innocence by taking her own life, but Cui Changyu arrived and claimed to be the man in question.

The Cui family had no choice but to suppress the news. The old matriarch ordered her to observe a year of mourning for Cui Heng, after which she would be free to leave and marry whomever she wished.

Just as she was beginning to fall for him, Cui Heng returned.

Delighted, Shen Yixin planned to set things right and eagerly began arranging a match for Cui Changyu.

In the quiet, warmly lit room, Cui Changyu blocked her way, his face stern. "Sister-in-law, do you really want nothing to do with me?"

Shen Yixin was backed into a corner with nowhere to escape.

Outside the door, Cui Heng called, "Dear, are you ready?"

Reader's Guide:

1. Dramatic romance | stealing someone's partner | rivalry between men

2. The heroine has previous experience; the hero is inexperienced. Stage-based one-on-one relationships. The heroine has physical relationships with both brothers.

3. The heroine is an honest, indecisive person who ends up doing a whole lot of big things.

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