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[A ruthless, obsessive heroine with a mind for politics and a heart for her country × a cold, stubborn, deeply devoted hero whose mind is all romance]
Lin Jinhuan and Chi Yan grew up together. Back then, she was a princess so far above him that he could only dream of reaching her.
Within five years, Lin Jinhuan's mother was sentenced to death, and she fell from her lofty position. By then, she had become the moonlight shining high above him in the night.
She thought saving him meant they would never cross paths again. Lin Jinhuan also assumed that the Marquis's only son would surely inherit his title one day. She never expected him to put down roots in the army while she became ruthless, fighting for power and the throne just to protect herself.
To claim the throne, she married Chi Yan. In their youth, they had been a loving couple, deeply devoted to each other. But on the eve of her ascension, Chi Yan betrayed her, producing the late emperor's edict and naming someone else as successor. She came within reach of the throne, only to lose it.
Now, five years after the new emperor's ascension, he is suspected of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country. Lin Jinhuan changes her strategy and makes another bid for the throne. As she gathers evidence, she also investigates a case involving missing officials, speaks up for women, and encourages them to seek freedom and equality.
She knows that the greatest obstacle to claiming the throne is Chi Yan, the weak spot in her heart.
She does not dare gamble on how much of his love is still hers. So she will simply take him: he is mine, and mine alone! Lin Jinhuan slapped his face, forcing Chi Yan to look at her, and said, "You don't have to say it. I know. You're afraid I'll seize power and usurp the throne, so you've been sent to keep an eye on me."
She leaned close to Chi Yan's ear. "Don't worry. I won't do anything until you come back to my side. But if you do anything to hurt me, I can't promise I'll hold back!"
Chi Yan was her weak spot, the only person who could betray and hurt her. Even so, she did not change her mind. She pinned him beneath her, raising an eyebrow, her eyes full of longing. "You belong to me, and you will obey me. Love only me. Want to run away? Dream on!"
Content warnings:
1. The heroine once pretended the emperor had forced himself on her to test the hero's feelings and see how he would react.
2. The hero pretends not to love the heroine but is possessive and constantly opposes her, all so she can inherit the throne openly and legitimately. He really does love her!
3. The protagonists were secretly married before. Almost no one knew about their marriage, and their identities are exposed early in the story.
4. More to be added.
Theme: Break free from the feudal system. Women must stand on their own and be strong. Promote equality, fairness, and freedom.
