Lin Youyi had long been known for her virtue while still unmarried. At last, the emperor granted her a marriage to the crown prince, making her his crown princess.
She looked forward to the marriage. She had heard the crown prince was a brilliant young man with a face as handsome as jade. More importantly, he was the emperor's most beloved son. Once he ascended the throne, she would be empress, without a doubt.
The crown prince did indeed ascend the throne, just as expected. But she died of illness on the eve of his coronation.
Even if he posthumously bestowed the title of empress upon her, what good was that? She would never get to enjoy the status and comforts she deserved.
After being reborn, she faced the crown prince's childhood friend and secondary consort, his cousin and favored concubine, and the attendant who had served him since childhood. The crown princess waved a hand and decided to let them do as they pleased.
As for arranging the crown prince's advisers and learning the preferences of the courtiers' families, the crown princess knew nothing about any of it. She would never again work herself to the bone and exhaust herself managing things for the crown prince.
Her goal was to live to ninety-nine, wait for her son to ascend the throne, take her place as empress dowager, and enjoy all the comforts she missed out on in her previous life!
But even though she was taking it easy, why did the crown prince keep coming to her chambers every day, saying things like,
