The General Takes What She Wants

As the most celebrated female general of the dynasty, Li Chu returned victorious to the capital and immediately set her sights on Wen Shu, the dynasty’s newest top-ranked palace graduate.

When the emperor asked what reward she wanted, Li Chu pointed at Wen Shu and said she wanted to marry her.

Wen Shu: ?!

Wen Shu had disguised herself as a man, shouldering her entire family’s hopes as she studied for decades. At last, she had made a name for herself in court and brought honor to her family!

After entering the Hanlin Academy, she didn’t dare slack off. She diligently carried out her duties, working hard without complaint.

Her life was peaceful and comfortable, and the Hanlin Academy suited her mild, shy temperament.

Then one day, a flamboyant general in red returned to court. Her phoenix eyes swept over Wen Shu with a smile, and she blurted out, “I want to marry Hanlin Wen.”

Wen Shu: …?

The general was wonderful in every way except her eyesight. Of all the male Hanlin scholars, she had picked the one who was a fake…

The general was stubborn and took what she wanted by force. Wen Shu had no means of resisting. Besides, the imperial decree had already been issued, so she could only steel herself and accept the marriage.

She had already planned how to get through their wedding night. She would say she wasn’t up to it, and if the general insisted…

She could still satisfy her in other ways.

But when Li Chu lifted her veil, Wen Shu hadn’t even had time to speak before the general pinned her to the bed and satisfied her thoroughly in other ways!

Wen Shu rubbed her aching waist and muttered, “Is the general pleased or displeased that I’m a woman, after all…?”

Li Chu: “Very pleased.”

The bold, forthright General Li, who gets whatever she wants, x the slow-paced, mild, shy, honest scholar Wen Shu.

1. The general knew the scholar’s true gender all along.

2. A little story set in the same era as My Mute Bride.

3. In this setting, women are already allowed to serve as officials.

4. Pure sweetness, written to unwind. A bedtime story.

Theme: Even slow starters get their own springtime