I Became His One and Only After Marrying My Childhood Rival

I'm on duty today and still revising the story tonight. I'll post later.

Work has been a little busy lately, so updates will be every other day for now.

A decisive, scheming God of War crown prince VS a proud princess with astounding martial prowess

[Comedic Rivals | Childhood Sweethearts | Palace Power Struggles | Both Pure | Equally Matched]

Mo Jinsang was born into the foremost of Dongshuo's four great clans. Her grandfather was a founding hero, her father the Marquis of Zhenbei, her mother the Princess Shunhua, her uncle the emperor, and her aunt the empress.

She had been doted on by everyone since childhood, and there was only one person who dared to oppose her.

That was Zhongli Sang, the fifth prince of Dongshuo. He had a face as handsome as jade, excelled in both literary and martial arts, and was renowned far and wide.

It all started when Jinsang stood up for the third prince on her first visit to the palace and accidentally offended him.

From then on, the two were constantly at odds.

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When he was sixteen, Zhongli Sang won three consecutive victories against the Southern Kingdom. After returning in triumph, he was named crown prince. When the emperor asked what reward he wanted,

Zhongli Sang instead turned his gaze toward Jinsang, who was sneaking grapes in the corner, and smiled slyly. "I ask that Princess Jinsang be appointed to manage the Eastern Palace."

Watching Zhongli Sang's smug grin, Jinsang smiled without warmth and crushed the grape in her mouth.

The emperor readily agreed.

From then on, the Eastern Palace was in chaos every day.

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When war broke out in Xiliang, a court official suggested marrying off the princess to secure peace. Crown Prince Zhongli Sang swept him with a frosty glare and declared in a voice that rang through the hall, "Dongshuo is a mighty nation. Why should we trade a woman for peace?"

The official dared not speak again.

At that moment, Jinsang looked at his resolute expression, and her heart stirred.

In the end, Zhongli Sang defied all opposition. He would rather go to war than agree to a political marriage, and after three months of fighting, he pacified Xiliang.

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The empress wanted to arrange Princess Jinsang's marriage to the third prince. That night, the crown prince burst into Jinsang's bedchamber and skillfully lifted the covers to slip inside.

When Jinsang teasingly asked if he was drunk, the crown prince's eyes were bright. He gently ran a hand through her hair and said softly, "Only when I drink can I find an excuse..."

"An excuse to do what?" Jinsang turned over to meet his gaze.

"I want to make you mine, so no one else can covet you." The crown prince propped his head up with one hand. His drunken words carried a hint of flirtation, while his eyes hid years of restraint and devotion.

"Would Sang-Sang be willing?"

Jinsang caught his wandering hand, her gaze burning. "If I weren't willing, I'd have kicked you out long ago. But let's make this clear: if you take a bite of my rice, you can't touch anyone else's. Are you willing, Your Highness?"

The crown prince's voice was tender and affectionate. His fingers brushed her cheek, and he placed a feather-light kiss on her forehead.

"I would gladly do so."

[Reader's Guide]

1. Both leads are pure; one-on-one romance; happy ending.

2. The main story is told from the heroine's perspective.

3. Childhood sweethearts and comedic rivals grow closer. The male lead often talks himself into believing things.

4. The male lead isn't entirely good, but he's devoted to the heroine. The heroine is kind but no pushover, and hates evil.

5. This is an alternate-history setting, so don't overthink it. Dongshuo's story is the main one, and stories from several other countries will be posted later. If you like it, please tap the star to add it to your favorites~ (Yumi is sending you a heart!)

Theme: Stay true to your first intentions, always and forever.