[Complete manuscript in progress. Starts in 2027.]
[Quirky, silly, sweet-tempered doctor heroine VS a prince who says one thing but means another, with a serious focus on his career]
A decree of betrothal made the doctor Su Yun the crown princess.
On their wedding night, Fu Tanyan looked at the woman who had thrown his plans into disarray, coldness gathering in his eyes.
"Behave yourself. I can't stand trouble."
His robe hung half open, and the man's sleek, sculpted chest was faintly visible in the candlelight.
Hearing the man's icy words, Su Yun curled her fingers.
Then she reached out and touched him.
*
The crown prince was cold and stern by nature. The entire court disapproved of this absurd marriage, betting the doctor wouldn't last three months.
Until one day, outside the palace, the crown prince hurried toward a carriage after court and lifted the curtain to climb inside.
A moment later, soft, broken sobs came from within.
The crown princess stumbled out, her coiffed hair in disarray, lips flushed and glistening, the corners of her eyes faintly red.
"I can't do this anymore... I really can't keep pretending..."
The officials: "...??"
The noblewomen: "!!! Your Highness, tell us what method you used!"
Su Yun pulled a little booklet from her sleeve. "Here. I learned everything from this."
*
In public, they acted affectionate. In private, they observed propriety. That was their usual rule.
But when Su Yun once again slipped her hand inside his lapel, Fu Tanyan caught her slender wrist.
"There is no one else around. What are you doing, Crown Princess?"
Su Yun looked completely sincere. "Your Highness, I want us to make it look more convincing."
Then she cried, "Oh!" and fell straight into his arms.
Her lips landed precisely on his collarbone, making a soft little pop.
Fu Tanyan lifted her by the back of the neck, his eyes dark. "Su Yun!"
She raised her little face, her gaze clear. "Your Highness, didn't you see someone coming? Don't talk, hurry and act."
*
Fu Tanyan valued propriety above all else and disliked anything that strayed from the rules.
Only Su Yun, bold as could be and always saying ridiculous things, made him break the rules again and again.
He told himself he was simply soft-hearted, taking pity on her and letting her have a little taste of sweetness.
Until one day, he opened the little booklet she never let out of her sight.
The pages were filled with drawings of him, viewed from every possible angle.
# Fine, you like drawing? I'll let you draw to your heart's content. #
# This isn't right. Why has the crown prince started taking aphrodisiacs? QAQ #
One-on-one, both virgins, a lively and sweet romance, fictional setting, don't overthink it.
Theme: Have the courage to pursue happiness.
