Address Me as Your Majesty

Straightforward Blurb:

A handsome couple? A match made in heaven? Young love? Childhood sweethearts?

As if!

Zhao Qinghui flew into a rage and cursed when she saw the marriage petition presented by the Minister of Rites.

Slander! This is absolutely slander!

They were clearly using each other! Playing the pig to eat the tiger!! Letting a wolf into the house!!!

That scoundrel Wang Lang shouldn't be called Wang Lang. He should be called Wang Wolf!!!

Heroine's Blurb:

At her lowest point, Zhao Qinghui desperately clung to Wang Lang, her last lifeline.

The young lord Wang Lang was as handsome as Song Yu, more talented than the Seven Sages of Jian'an, and unmatched in his gentle grace. Smiling, he said to her, "If the Princess Royal wants the Wang family to serve her, she ought to offer something in exchange, don't you think?"

Her family had been destroyed, and she had no relatives or support. A powerless, penniless woman of the imperial clan had been forced into the position of Princess Royal, where the court officials could manipulate her into becoming a scapegoat at any moment.

To stay alive, she played along and forged a marriage pact.

Who would have thought that fate would take such an unexpected turn? Through a series of twists and turns, she ended up on the dragon throne, becoming ruler of all under heaven.

The empire or the handsome man? That is the question.

Hero's Blurb:

Wang Lang had been proud for half his life, convinced he had never misjudged anyone. He never imagined that one day he would have to rely on a young woman to save him.

Clear-minded yet falling deeper by the day, he could only watch himself slowly become her willing servant.

"Your Majesty, I am at your command."

He heard his own voice, his heart filled with joy.

But she was unwilling.

She said, "The Grand Marshal should be a mentor to all under heaven. How can you serve at my side alone?"

At last, the mask Wang Lang had worn, unshaken even under Mount Tai, shattered.

Behind the beaded curtains, to hell with propriety and restraint! He would spend the rest of his life with the woman he'd admired since his youth!

Reading Guide:

1. A satisfying underdog comeback, focused on political intrigue, with the darker side of human nature on display. Romance takes a back seat, but there's still faith in love and kindness.

2. A strong heroine whose growth is central to the story. She's no doormat or spoiled wife, and she starts with all the theoretical know-how, then puts it into practice step by step to become a true empress.

3. A fictional, blended dynasty. Readers seeking strict historical accuracy may want to skip this.

4. The leads have only ever been with each other and are soulmates. The romance is understated, so don't expect lots of steamy scenes.

5. The supporting cast aren't one-dimensional. I'll try to make everyone's motives and positions clear. No conventional evil female rivals or devoted second male leads.

Theme: Power is a woman's best tonic. Only by standing atop the mountains can she blaze a trail for the ages.