[Exceptionally oblivious, silly beauty x sharp-tongued high-and-mighty beauty who says one thing and means another]
Ji Yunzhu was as beautiful as an immortal, and renowned throughout the capital as a great beauty. Yet she was betrothed twice, and both times the engagement was called off.
In a fit of anger, her father took an unconventional approach, dressing her up as a heaven-sent bride who could "bring good fortune and bless her husband with health." Somehow, he actually managed to win her the position of crown princess.
Crown Prince Pei Yu was born with a debilitating illness, and everyone said he did not have long to live.
Ji Yunzhu, who only wanted to eat, drink, and enjoy life, was at her wit's end.
So the emperor wouldn't catch on, she had to keep the crown prince alive a little longer, and then a little longer still.
Though the crown prince was refined and aloof, with a cutting tongue, Ji Yunzhu still rose to the challenge.
Only...
To build up the crown prince's strength, she carefully simmered a "ten-tonic supplement soup," only for it to give him a raging nosebleed.
To make up for the previous day's mistake, she specially sent him some soothing incense she had blended herself, only for it to keep him awake all night.
Everyone in the Eastern Palace: Is the crown princess trying to become a widow sooner?
Ji Yunzhu leaned on the side of the bed, frowning. "I swear, it was all an accident. Do you believe me, Your Highness?"
Pei Yu gave her a half-smile. "The biggest accident is that I'm still alive."
When Pei Yu was a child, the imperial physicians declared that he would not live past twenty-five.
Twenty-three years had passed, and with his end approaching, he had long since made peace with it.
Each day, he simply sat alone in the Eastern Palace, quietly tending to the flowers and plants in his cold, empty surroundings.
Who would have thought an imperial decree arranging his marriage would force a lively presence into his peaceful life?
From then on, there was no peace in the Eastern Palace.
She could burn the pot while brewing medicine, make herself cry while preparing incense, and sew a sachet so ugly it could ward off evil spirits.
He coughed once, and she would circle around him three times. He glanced at a potted orchid, and the next day she brought in ten more.
Clumsy, chattering, and enough to give him a headache.
But somehow... his headache wasn't quite so bad.
That night, his old illness flared up. In a daze, he heard her crying by his bedside: "Your Highness, you have to live to a hundred! If you die, I won't be able to go on either! Boo-hoo..."
Her tears were scalding as they fell on the back of his hand.
Pei Yu thought hazily: No one in this world has ever cried so hard for him.
She clearly... loved him terribly.
What would this silly girl do without him?
Pei Yu decided he could try living a little longer.
[Reading Guide]
1. 1v1, both virgins, happy ending, a lighthearted and sweet romance.
2. The male lead's illness will be cured later in the story.
3. The female lead is silly, silly, silly.
4. The setting is entirely fictional, with elements from different dynasties. Don't overanalyze the historical details.
Theme: Sincerity can only be repaid with sincerity
