[Bright and lively noblewoman × outwardly cold, inwardly warm Crown Prince]
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The orphaned daughter of a meritorious official, descended from a loyal and upright family, and adopted by the Noble Consort.
In her previous life, the Great Wei's power was waning. Because of those twelve words, Gu Qingxi, who had lost her parents at a young age, was forced to marry into Northern Zhou for a political alliance, and died far from home.
Reborn before the marriage alliance, Gu Qingxi resolved never to compromise so easily again.
She thought of the current Crown Prince, Zhao Yu, the only person besides the Noble Consort who had pleaded on her behalf in her previous life.
To stay alive, Gu Qingxi struck a bargain with Zhao Yu.
For three years, she would agree to anything Zhao Yu asked of her.
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Crown Prince Zhao Yu was the only legitimate son of the Emperor and Empress. He was cold by nature, and rumor had it that he was cruel and showed women no mercy.
But when he saw Gu Qingxi in tears, he wanted to plead for the poor girl's sake and spare her the misery of a political marriage.
That day, Gu Qingxi came to him through the rain to ask for his help.
His heart softened all at once.
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At the Mid-Autumn family banquet, Crown Prince Zhao Yu petitioned the Emperor to appoint Gu Qingxi as his Crown Princess.
His words left Gu Qingxi stunned, and every other consort looked on in shock.
The Emperor, however, gladly agreed.
After the banquet, Gu Qingxi found Zhao Yu and demanded an explanation.
Zhao Yu gave a scornful smile and drove her toward the rocks by the artificial hill. "You promised to grant any request I made."
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