Chu Li had a brief love affair that lasted for months, and the man seemed to fall in love with her.
But she had a major responsibility to fulfill. How could she let herself be distracted by romance?
So she faked her death and escaped.
The Crown Prince lost the woman he loved while they were among the common people, and he spent every day in misery.
Then one day, he saw his father's newly appointed consort. She looked exactly like the woman he thought was dead.
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One day, in the imperial garden, green shadows swayed among the flowers.
The Crown Prince, usually cold and noble in the eyes of outsiders, had his head buried against Chu Li's neck. In a soft voice, he said, "Consort Yun, what do you think Father would say if he saw the marks on your body?"
Chu Li's body was weak, but she still forced herself to slap him and snap, "You bastard!"
The smile at the Crown Prince's lips deepened. "It seems the consort still has plenty of energy. But do keep your voice down..."
Reader's guide:
1. Both leads are sexually inexperienced; one-on-one romance.
2. The heroine and the emperor have no physical relationship; this will be explained in the story.
3. The heroine is not an innocent, sheltered flower.
Theme: Love makes people brave
