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I'm also looking for readers to save two upcoming historical romances: Using an Explicit Novel to Win Over the Aloof Beauty and The Blind, Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Man I Married as a Substitute. Please add them to your collection; their blurbs are at the very end~

[This novel's blurb]

To save her birth mother, Jiang Yuxue begged the Prince Duan's residence for medicine, but was turned away. She never expected that afterward an imperial edict would marry her off to Pei Lian, the heir to Prince Duan, the aloof beauty no one in the capital dared pursue.

Jiang Yuxue: My chance has come.

On their wedding night, Pei Lian didn't even lift her red bridal veil. He simply said, "Miss Jiang, our marriage is only by our elders' arrangement. I have no desire for this. Do as you please."

They slept in separate rooms on the very first day of their marriage. Jiang Yuxue cried out that all was lost: No, I have to think of something!

*

Pei Lian, heir to Prince Duan, had the face of an immortal and the heart of a demon. He had devoted his life to his family, only to have it thrown into disarray by a marriage contract.

Watching the beauty awkwardly try to seduce him beneath the covers, he said expressionlessly, "Miss Jiang, please have some self-respect."

Later, he began finding signs that someone had rummaged through the chests and cabinets, along with guilty sweat on her face. They all warned him that something was wrong.

He gave her a cold warning. "Did you enjoy yourself at home today, Miss Jiang?"

Later still, he sat in his room staring at the tightly shut door and frowned. Why hasn't she come by today?

Meanwhile, with nowhere left to turn, Jiang Yuxue stared at the substance in her hand and apologized. I'm sorry...!

That day, Jiang Yuxue brought him a cup of water with something added to it. When she saw Pei Lian collapse beside the bed, his face flushed and his clothes in disarray, she took the opportunity to grab the medicine and prepare to flee.

But the main door was locked. A cold voice sounded behind her: "Miss Jiang, how's the medicine working?"

As soon as he spoke, Jiang Yuxue felt a wave of heat rush through her body. She looked at the cup of water she'd just drunk from and crumpled to the floor.

Seeing the frightening look in Pei Lian's eyes, she knew she was done for. "Please don't kill me! I'll do anything, waaaah!"

He crouched down and pointed to his own face. "Come on. Kiss me here."

Jiang Yuxue: Waaaah... waah? QAQ?

[Reading guide] Both leads are each other's first and only, one-on-one romance, sweet story

[Cover used with permission] Le Xia Miedie

[Upcoming historical romance] Using an Explicit Novel to Win Over the Aloof Beauty

What on earth would it take to sneak a peek at Ji Chen taking a bath?

That was Jiang Wan's biggest headache lately.

She was unlucky by nature. A Taoist priest said she'd been cursed, then gave her a book and told her that following its instructions to approach Ji Chen would drive the curse away.

Jiang Wan was only a little surprised to hear Ji Chen's name. They had no contact now, but they had known each other as children. If she tried to explain afterward, perhaps he would understand?

But when she opened the book, she was so shocked she nearly dropped her jaw.

It was an erotic novel!

The book was scandalously sensual, and every word described things Jiang Wan had never explored.

Jiang Wan's face turned bright red. Just thinking about doing all that with Ji Chen made her wish she could keep stepping in dog poop, tripping over herself, being chased by rats, and getting chewed on by dogs!

...Wait.

Jiang Wan remembered all those unlucky experiences and stood up in silence.

Forget it. She'd better find a way to sneak a peek at Ji Chen taking a bath.

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Ji Chen hated women, especially women who deliberately tried to get close to him.

Their tricks were all much the same, but Jiang Wan was the first who refused to learn her lesson.

That day, she hurriedly ran away and left a book behind. Ji Chen opened it, and his expression instantly darkened.

A few days later, Jiang Wan tried the same trick again and got caught.

Just as she thought he'd throw her out again, Ji Chen expressionlessly undid his collar and walked toward her.

"No... Don't!" Jiang Wan cried, covering her eyes in panic.

Watching her clumsy act, Ji Chen asked with ill intent, "Why are you resisting? Isn't this what you wanted?"

Jiang Wan blinked and stole a glance. "That's what happens later in the story. Maybe... let me watch you take a bath first?"

[Reading guide] Both leads are each other's first and only, sweet story, happy ending

[Upcoming historical romance] The Blind, Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Man I Married as a Substitute

If she had been married off even a moment later, Yu Miaomiao might have died.

To escape her wedding, she ran into the mountains. On the verge of death, she met a woman.

Afraid to die, Yu Miaomiao whimpered, "Waaah, please give me something to eat. I'll do anything."

The woman paused, then asked tentatively, "Would you marry someone?"

Why was it marriage again?!

Yu Miaomiao looked at the huge steamed bun in the woman's hand and gritted her teeth. "Fine, I'll do it!"

She never expected that she'd be marrying Ling Yuan, Marquis of Wu'an. Ling Yuan was stunningly beautiful, cold and unpredictable, and had grown even more violent after being severely injured and losing his sight.

The emperor, taking pity on him, arranged a marriage for him, but the bride was so frightened that she ran away.

And Yu Miaomiao, who had just escaped her own wedding, became the unlucky woman forced to marry Ling Yuan in her place.

Yu Miaomiao: Waaah, is it too late for me to run away from this wedding? TUT

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Ling Yuan, Marquis of Wu'an, was suspicious, fickle, cruel, and heartless. His life was filled with schemes and violence, so after being seriously injured and blinded, he refused to rely on anyone, including the fake bride who had just entered his household.

From the very first day she arrived, he constantly tested her.

He dumped the "poison" she'd brewed, disarmed her sharp "concealed weapon," and even dragged her into the bath with a blade at her throat.

"Didn't you say you wanted to help me? Then help me get rid of a new threat."

Trembling, Yu Miaomiao suddenly threw herself at him and clung on.

Ling Yuan: Hmph. I knew you'd show your true colors when your life was on the line.

But Yu Miaomiao had just been drugged and was out of her mind. She planted a big, smacking kiss on him.

Ling Yuan: ...

After that, Ling Yuan seemed bewitched. He kept thinking about that moment, and even after his sight returned, he couldn't get enough of it.

Looking at the drenched beauty in the bath, he curled his lips and pleaded, "Be good, Miaomiao. Help me. I can't see."

Yu Miaomiao stared at his unwavering gaze and loudly protested, "QAQ Where can't you see?! >A< You can clearly see with both eyes!"

[Reading guide] Both leads are each other's first and only, one-on-one romance, happy ending, sweet fluff

Note: The "poison" is medicine for treating an illness, and the "concealed weapon" is a sharp accessory such as a hairpin.

Theme: Love requires honesty