Riding the Golden Saddle

Ye Duan had an almost perfect background: her father was a military commander; her mother was the only daughter of the former chancellor; her elder brother had made a name for himself at a young age and earned distinguished military honors, winning praise from everyone; and her future sister-in-law was the late emperor's most beloved daughter, neither spoiled nor extravagant, and gentle by nature...

Ye Duan disliked the glittering life of the capital, so she apprenticed herself to a renowned physician of the dynasty. She traveled through the countryside, treating the sick and helping the vulnerable, doing what she loved.

Then disaster struck: her brother died in service; her father was arrested, full of grievances; her mother was placed under house arrest; and with a single imperial decree, the Empress Dowager severed the princess's ties to the Ye family...

Ye Duan rushed back to the capital overnight to investigate the wrongful case, only to be caught red-handed that very evening by Prince Jin, Wei Heng.

Rumor had it that Prince Jin was reclusive, cold, and merciless, quick to kill...

Ye Duan drew a sharp breath and resolved to go all in. Unexpectedly, Wei Heng deliberately left an opening and let her escape.

During a court debate, senior officials pleaded on behalf of the Ye family, only to be refuted one by one by Wei Heng. Everyone said that Prince Jin hated the Ye family.

Later, Ye Duan atoned for her crimes through meritorious deeds and steadily rose through the ranks.

Someone with ulterior motives tried to harm her using the same method they had used to kill her brother.

The usually cold and sharp-tongued Prince Jin stepped forward to shield her. "Let's see who dares lay a hand on her!"

[Little Scene]

A military camp on the border. Ye Duan lifted the tent flap and entered, handing him a bowl. "Your calming medicine for today."

Wei Heng curled his lips into a smile and drank it all in one go.

Ye Duan started to leave, but a large hand reached out and covered hers.

"You promised me. Don't go back on your word."

Ye Duan: "What are you referring to, Your Highness?"

Wei Heng: "You don't know?"

Ye Duan rose onto her toes and gently kissed the corner of Wei Heng's mouth. "This?"

Wei Heng's smile deepened, and he leaned in even closer.

"Your Highness, don't push your luck. Mm..."

[Notes]

1. Early on: a crafty physician heroine and a deep, restrained prince. Later: a mighty female general and a devoted, loyal prince.

2. No rivalry between women! No antagonism between men and women!

3. The leads are monogamous and faithful to each other, with a happy ending. There is absolutely no one else in their relationship, and neither of them will casually make the other jealous. Both have their pride and strong boundaries.

4. All names, places, and medicines in this story are fictional. Don't take them as real! Any resemblance is purely coincidental!

Theme: Women are just as capable as men.