I Ascended the Throne After Sacrificing My Ex-Husband

Power-hungry Grand Princess × loyal-dog Military Governor (read the content warnings!)

On the day Great Qi's Grand Princess Xie Wujiang married Song Jiusi, Duke of Dingguo, her consort rebelled.

After the dynasty changed, Xie Wujiang became a princess of a fallen kingdom, yet clapped her hands in delight. "I shall reach for the moon in the ninth heaven, borne by the east wind into the clouds."

After arranging her escape from Chang'an, Xie Wujiang headed straight for Taiyuan Prefecture, intending to lure Pei Zhao, the military governor of Hedong, Shuofang, Hexi, and Longyou, onto the pirate ship.

But Pei Zhao came from a prestigious family and commanded a powerful army. He could claim the throne himself, so why would he settle for serving beneath her?

Sometimes fate works in mysterious ways. No one could have guessed that Pei, a man outstanding in both letters and arms, would be a hopeless romantic.

Xie Wujiang: "The realm stretches a thousand miles. I wish to rule it alongside you!"

Pei Zhao walked away without expression.

Xie Wujiang: "I promise every Xie descendant after me will be of the Pei bloodline."

Pei Zhao stopped and looked back, smiling with fearless confidence. "At Your Majesty's command!"

Three years later, word spread that Empress Xie Wujiang was pregnant. While her ministers were still guessing who the father might be, Xie Wujiang issued three edicts in succession: First, confer the title of Duke of Cheng'en on the father of Cui Zeli, Minister of Personnel. Second, make Wang Tingyun, second son of the Taiyuan Wang family, empress. Third, since Military Governor Pei Zhao was overburdened with too many posts, he was to relinquish his positions as military governor of Shuofang, Hexi, and Longyou.

The child's father was now more mysterious than ever, and plenty of people were laughing at Pei Zhao: "Well, well. He staked everything to help the Grand Princess ascend the throne, but didn't even get made her 'concubine' and lost his power, too."

The child's father: "I can only blame myself for growing older without improving my virtue, and for my looks having faded. I'm no longer fit to appear in public."

The child's mother: "...Nonsense. Pei, the handsome man of Hedong, is peerless in looks and talent, unmatched in virtue, and a model for all men under heaven! You are the only one in my heart."

The child's mother spent a long time coaxing him and thought she had managed to soothe him. Little did she know he was planning something big.

On the day of the imperial wedding, Pei of Hedong wore his wedding robes, looking breathtakingly elegant.

"I am willing to don armor and fight for Your Majesty to pacify the realm, and I am willing to lay it down and retire to serve at Your Majesty's side. I only wish Your Majesty a thousand years of life, and ask that Your Majesty show me favor."

Content warnings:

1. The female lead has had sex before, while the male lead is a virgin.

2. The female lead loves handsome men, but loves the realm even more, so the male lead never receives an official title.

3. The female lead is devoted to women. It leans toward wish fulfillment, but its core is tragic. Please don't bash it.

Theme: I shall establish myself by my own strength, seek my own blessings, and remain resilient in adversity.