[The fourth princess, who acts fragile but is actually cunning and clever] x [The urbane, scheming Privy Council Commissioner]
In the 21st century, she was just a drifter with no place to call home. Though an orphan, she always believed that hardship would not last a lifetime.
Overnight, she transmigrated into a prosperous kingdom, only to become a down-and-out princess, unloved by both her father and mother, whom everyone seemed free to kick when she was down.
Fortunately, the high-ranking Privy Council Commissioner had lost the use of his legs. Xiang Weiman knew all too well that winning over this powerful official was her only chance of getting home.
Faced with all the strategies the System proposed, Xiang Weiman waved them away and refused every one. In the end, she chose to blind herself.
Since she wasn't good at saving others, she would let Fang Shaoqian save her instead.
The plan really did work. In front of Fang Shaoqian, she always acted weak and pitiful, earning his sympathy.
On the night of the Heaven-Worshipping Ceremony, Fang Shaoqian rescued her from a gang of villains and casually ordered his men, "Take care of them all."
Xiang Weiman: "..."
Oh no. He kills without batting an eye.
On New Year's Eve, Fang Shaoqian watched as Xiang Weiman picked up a huge rock and prepared to smash the ice on the river.
Xiang Weiman: "..."
Oh no. My act is ruined.
That night, she got drunk and stumbled into Fang Shaoqian's palace. When she saw him, she realized the New Year's gift she'd brought was missing.
She went out to look for it, then turned around and saw the gift in Fang Shaoqian's hands.
Xiang Weiman's face lit up at once. She rushed toward him. "You found it!"
Fang Shaoqian caught her steadily and smiled. "Careful."
As the lanterns began to glow, she saw Fang Shaoqian arresting a suspect for the first time. His hand was injured, and for the first time, she blocked his way.
"This Nuo deity, do you have a reason for stopping me?" he asked.
Behind her mask, Xiang Weiman's lips curved slightly. "Those who see the Nuo deity will be cured of every illness."
Fang Shaoqian had never believed in gods or worshipped Buddha, but now he had a deity of his own.
Others cursed him, wishing him a terrible death. His deity told him, "Fang Shaoqian, may you live to a hundred."
Xiang Weiman racked her brains trying to figure out how to survive in this man-eating imperial palace, when she caught sight of the spoiled eldest princess and realized she looked familiar.
By day, the eldest princess was arrogant and overbearing. Late at night, she crept around like a thief, clutching the Dongpo pork she'd asked someone to buy outside the palace, her eyes shining. "It's still hot!"
Xiang Weiman: "..."
She'd transmigrated here with her best friend, and they had plenty to eat and wear. Actually... it wasn't so bad.
Theme: Use modern knowledge to make a life for yourself in ancient times!
