Did the Crown Prince Get Me Today?

[Main Story Complete, Fully Edited]

> Stubborn, hard-headed young woman from a modest family x sharp-tongued, scheming Crown Prince

> They bicker from off the bed to on it, from one end of the bed to the other, as their love grows slowly over time

Su Qingfang lost her father when she was young and had no choice but to live with her maternal uncle's family. Just as her mourning period ended, her cousin set his sights on her and began plotting to force her into marriage.

When Su Qingfang heard about it, she decided to do something even more drastic: she started a fire.

On a dark, windy night, Su Qingfang was about to run away when she bumped into someone. Startled, she kicked him into the water with both hands and feet.

It was the Qingming season, and the water was ice-cold.

Three days later, Su Qingfang learned that the person she'd kicked into the pond was none other than the Crown Prince, Li Xian...

The Crown Prince rumored to be cold and ruthless, and to always repay a grudge.

Su Qingfang's heart turned even colder than the water that night.

The good news was, he didn't seem to recognize her. He even invited her to play Go.

Su Qingfang breathed a huge sigh of relief. As she made a small show of attentiveness, she reassured him: There's a lot of water around during Qingming, and the roads are slippery, so you have to be careful.

The Crown Prince, Li Xian, smiled. How did you know it was Qingming?

Su Qingfang: ... (A Go stone slips from her hand.)

Whether you jump or not, the pit is right there. It won't come or go.

(Su Qingfang: I wanted to kill the person who dug the pit, but I was afraid I'd have to be buried with him, so I killed him instead.)

In short, this is the story of a fallen noblewoman who, willingly or not, gets together with the Crown Prince.

At first:

Li Xian: A transaction of power and beauty.

Su Qingfang: A transaction of power and beauty.

In the middle:

Li Xian: We're in this together.

Su Qingfang: A transaction of power and beauty.

Later on:

Li Xian: We love each other.

Su Qingfang: A transaction of power and beauty.

Li Xian: ...Is that the only phrase you know?

Su Qingfang: ...Everyone gets what they need.

The Crown Prince's Eastern Palace lies to the east, which is associated with spring, so it's also known as the Spring Palace.

Within the Spring Palace, behind the red curtains, a night of passion shocks all.

[Reading Guide]

1. Happy ending, one-on-one, both leads' first time. A hard-hearted young woman from a modest family whose tongue is even sharper x a cold-faced, scheming Crown Prince who secretly longs for pure love. Bickering is their daily routine; getting along is the surprise.

2. The leads have an unhealthy relationship before marriage, and both have their moments of weakness.

3. Set in an alternate history. My take on political intrigue, with a wildly overpowered golden finger (but this isn't a wish-fulfillment story).

4. 50% of the book is protected. The restriction lasts 48 hours, during which it cannot be purchased.

[Upcoming Story] "Have I Taken the Vows Today?": A pitiful but sunny girl x a stunning beauty who's also completely unhinged

A palace maid in Qichun Palace dies, and the Imperial Household Department must choose a new personal maid for the Sixth Prince.

Rumor has it that the Sixth Prince, Xiao Jue, was born to a palace maid. He's weak and incompetent, and has fallen out of the emperor's favor, so no one is willing to take the job.

But Lian'er, who has just entered the palace, thinks it sounds like a good opportunity. She's seen plenty of people throwing their weight around, so perhaps the Sixth Prince will be a good master.

And so Lian'er accepts the position at Qichun Palace.

When she arrives, she finds that the enormous palace is occupied by just one person: the Sixth Prince.

It turns out that the Sixth Prince is just as pitiable as she is, but he's also a great beauty, and treats people kindly. He really is a good master.

Until one night, Lian'er is forced to poison the Sixth Prince. But she's only ever killed fish, never people. In tears, she turns against her conspirators and begs the Sixth Prince to save her dear sworn sister.

"Why should I help you?" Xiao Jue says calmly, stroking the rim of the poison bowl with one finger as he looks down at the woman before him: foolish, clumsy, slow-witted, and smugly self-assured.

Only her face is passable.

Even more so when she cries.

Apparently amused, Xiao Jue smiles faintly and speaks gently, though his words are utterly cold and cruel: "Attempting to murder a member of the imperial family means your entire clan will be executed. If I were you, I would either refuse to do it, or see it through to the end. But you keep changing sides, and even turned yourself in..."

"Now your life is forfeit too." His tongue touches the roof of his mouth, lightly sounding out the girl's name. "Lian'er."

Only then does Lian'er understand the venom and scheming hidden beneath Xiao Jue's gentle exterior.

After that, she is even more determined to leave the palace and become a nun.

Xiao Jue is granted a title and leaves the palace to establish his own residence. He wants to take her with him.

Lian'er: "Can I stay behind? I can leave the palace when I'm twenty-five, and I'll get a payout too. My brother is still waiting for me at home."

Xiao Jue smiles. "Of course."

Then he turns around and orders someone to show her just how cruel the palace can be. When she finally breaks down crying, he appears like her savior.

Xiao Jue: "Lian'er, you have to beg me. Beg me to take you with me."

Lian'er: "Please."

[Reading Guide]

1. A pitiful but sunny girl x a stunning beauty who's also completely unhinged. One-on-one, both leads' first time, happy ending.

2. A short story, with my take on political intrigue and a delightfully trashy plot. The male lead is strong in every way, while the female lead is weak in every way. There's no role reversal in this life; she can only let him have his way.

3. Don't talk about him having high status but being in a low position in the relationship. He's rich and powerful, so what does "low position" even mean? If he can't win her over, he'll take her by force. He wants both the empire and the beauty. I want it all.jpg

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