Spring Orioles on an Embroidered Screen

A freewheeling, possessive romance with a runaway pregnant heroine. The heroine's soul transmigrates into another body, but it's a one-on-one romance.

[Synopsis]

Everyone said Xue Ying was lucky. Though she was the daughter of an embroiderer in the prince's household, she was born beautiful and alluring, and was bound to rise above her station and become a phoenix one day.

Even though she refused to become Prince Qin's concubine and caused several huge scenes in the residence, His Highness continued to indulge and dote on her.

Gradually, Xue Ying came to believe it too. Prince Qin was dignified and steady, immensely powerful, and rarely showed interest in women. He was the perfect match many women dreamed of.

She learned to be gentle and demure, gradually becoming the woman everyone else envied.

Until someone presented Prince Qin with an extravagant embroidered screen, and she suddenly awoke.

On that screen, depicting a vast landscape of mountains and rivers, she was the bird in Prince Qin's cage. Even the threads had been soaked in his favorite fragrance.

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Gu Zheng was born the emperor's most beloved fourth prince, destined for a life of riches and honor. But he insisted on choosing the treacherous path to the throne.

“Minister Pei's daughter is frank and outgoing. You're gentle and mild, so she won't mistreat you when she enters the household as a consort.”

The alluring beauty laid a hand on her belly and forced herself to answer, “All right.”

Gu Zheng was very pleased. Her careful jealousy could only mean she loved him deeply.

He had no idea how utterly heartbreaking it would be to recall that night years later.

1. The synopsis was inspired by Eileen Chang's Jasmine Tea.

2. The story is outlined and being drafted. I'll start posting once I have 70,000 words ready.

3. The male and female leads are exclusive to each other. Minister Pei's daughter has her own love interest.

Theme: Undecided