The Bridegroom Hunt

Princess Xianrong was born into nobility. She was breathtakingly beautiful, but had been spoiled and domineering since childhood. When it was time for her to marry, the headstrong princess set her sights on Xue Ke, a newly successful scholar. Xue Ke came from a poor family and was cool-tempered, yet handsome enough to make Xianrong fall in love at first sight. But he didn't like her. That didn't matter. What she wanted was hers. She had him dragged to the marquis's residence by force and used her power to make him her husband. "Lang, you're being so cold. Give me a smile." "Are you standing there waiting for me to serve you? Come over and take off my shoes." "Were you just exchanging glances with that little slut? Go kneel outside. No dinner for you." Everyone watched as this promising new scholar was tormented by the princess day after day, his manly spirit crushed until he lived in her shadow. Then one day, the taciturn scholar rebelled. He stormed the imperial palace with a sword and seized the throne. He was Xue Ke, the impostor, but also Qin Que, the real prince. He had been sent as a hostage to a neighboring kingdom, where he endured years of cruelty and cold stares. After lying low for over a decade, he infiltrated the capital solely to take revenge and wash away his shame. Everyone knew the spoiled Princess Xianrong was finished. Panicking, Xianrong thought hard for a day and a night. When she met the new emperor, she put on a sorrowful expression and said, "Xue... Qin Lang, you might not believe this, but I'm already carrying your child..." Qin Que slowly walked up to her and lifted her chin. "Is that so? Then why do I remember you saying in bed just two nights ago that if I ever dared get you pregnant, you'd make me kneel on a washboard for three days?" Xianrong: "..." * Qin Que was a monster abandoned by the imperial family. From an unloved prince to a hostage, he endured contempt and abuse, and felt no attachment to the world. Until the spoiled little princess tied him to her side and spent every day making him smile and admit that she was the most beautiful woman in the world. She kept forcing him until he really did learn to smile, and even came to believe she was indeed the most beautiful. Upcoming story, Wrong Bride, please add it to your library. Song Yan and the fifth son of the Wei family were in love. Their families were well matched, and they became engaged with their elders' blessing. That bright young man was the lover of her dreams. But shortly before the wedding, a sudden turn of events forced Song Yan to marry into the Wei family after all, only not to her fifth son, but to Wei Qi, head of the family and the fifth son's elder brother. He held a position of great power, was stern and composed, and was a full twelve years older than her. His wife had died years ago, and he had not remarried since. On their wedding night, frightened and heartbroken, she cried beneath her veil until her eyes were red. The man lifted her veil and looked at her kindly. "This unexpected turn of events was the fault of my fifth brother and the Wei family. You've been wronged. Don't worry, I'm rarely in the inner quarters, and I won't restrict you either. You don't need to be afraid." Song Yan felt a little reassured. She had lost love, but perhaps she could still share a respectful relationship with her husband. Later, she discovered just how wrong she had been. He wasn't kind or magnanimous at all. His favorite things to do were control her and get jealous. He'd sulk just because she gave a few extra candies to the fifth brother's child! Theme: The sun always comes out after the storm.