The Foolish Noble Consort Has the Best Luck

The Crown Prince had come of age, and the Empress issued an edict to select a secondary consort for him.

When the results came out, Gu Zhuoyue had been chosen.

The Empress was furious. Who had put the daughter of a low-ranking fifth-grade official on the list?!

She had clearly never included this girl among the candidates she had chosen for the Crown Prince!

The Empress wanted to change the list, but somehow the news got out, and now everyone in the capital knew.

The Crown Prince advised her: Everyone knows now. Going back on our word would only make the royal family look undignified.

Since the Crown Prince insisted, the Empress had to swallow her anger. But even after a thorough investigation, she couldn't find out what had happened.

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Gu Zhuoyue thought she'd inherited her mother's cunning and was determined to make something of herself in the inner court, so as not to disappoint her mother. But her schemes went no further than saying things like:

"You're such an idiot," "Why are your clothes so ugly?" and "Hmph, stay away from me."

Her rivals were envious and full of hatred, but with the Crown Prince protecting her, they couldn't hurt Gu Zhuoyue at all. So these ruthless women turned on themselves instead, framing Gu Zhuoyue for their own deeds.

Gu Zhuoyue, horrified: I didn't! I didn't do it! It wasn't me!

The Crown Prince, without hesitation: I believe you.

Later, after he ascended the throne, people still tried to go after Gu Zhuoyue. She fought back, only to fall right into their trap. Li Xingci, now Emperor, had to clean up the mess and make sure no loose ends remained.

Gu Zhuoyue, terrified: So you knew all along?

Li Xingci, sighing: My mother was the champion of palace intrigue in her day. What you've done doesn't amount to one ten-thousandth of her schemes.

Black-hearted male lead x foolish female lead who thinks she's wicked

One-on-one romance, happy ending, both leads' first relationship

Tips:

1. The male lead arranged for the female lead to be selected. He planned it all along.

2. The male lead pursues the female lead. Sweet romance, and she will become Empress.

3. Fictional setting with lots of original worldbuilding.

The cover was specially commissioned. No lookalike substitutions allowed.

Theme: My love for you is serious.