Qin Yi enters Zhao as a hostage. At first, he only approaches Princess Duanyang of Zhao to gather information more easily.
But after meeting her just three times, Qin Yi regrets it.
How can she have so much energy? She takes him horseback riding, drags him around the streets, and weaves him five-colored threads.
And now she wants to marry someone else?
Not a chance!
Once he decides he wants something, he schemes to get it. Whether it was approaching Duanyang in the first place, plotting to marry her, or seeking support for the throne by attacking Zhao...
He thought that as long as he could keep his ugliness hidden, he could keep their marriage going.
Until Duanyang pointed a sword straight at his heart.
Duanyang had spent her life falling for Qin Yi's schemes, and only saw through them when it was too late.
Their pure young love was eventually worn away by the hatred between their countries and families.
He should have been an unremarkable Seventh Prince, but he wasn't.
He should have stayed away from fleeting romance, but he didn't.
It turned out that even as a boy, Yi's heart was already set on her.
Dark-hearted hostage x radiant princess
Young spouses turned enemies bound by national and personal grievances
[Reading Guide]
1. Bad ending! Bad ending! Bad ending!
2. One-on-one romance, both leads are sexually inexperienced
3. Inspired by King Zhuangxiang of Qin, but the setting is fictional
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Theme: Stay away from war and cherish peace
I finished watching it on my business trip. Just a couple of days ago, I came across a summary post about Li Shimin taking the wife and daughter of a defeated general as his concubines. In ancient times, women with unstable backgrounds, lacking the support of their fathers, brothers, and husbands, were forced to submit to the enemy, which is understandable.
When will you start a new story, author? I'm so looking forward to it! 😳
The extra chapter also features a body double who looks similar; I don't understand the purpose of her existence.