Transmigrating to the Bustling City: The Princess Consort Takes Charge

Though she is a lowly girl who grew up among common folk, she lives simply and earnestly. She may be worldly, perhaps a little small-minded, but what’s wrong with that? Who can avoid the everyday necessities of life? As long as we make the best of our humble little lives, what does any of that matter? Yet there are always people who love to find fault, accusing her of being petty and counting every last penny. Well, she can be just as vindictive! You go your way along the road to power and glory, sir, while I take my narrow path as an ordinary person. Let’s stay out of each other’s business! She has her life all planned out. First, she’ll sort out food, drink, and a place to sleep. Then she’ll help her eldest brother earn enough to take a wife, her younger brother afford his studies, and her elder and younger sisters marry into good families. Finally, it’ll be her turn: she’ll find a man who can put meat on the table, is handsome and kind-tempered, easy to boss around and a perfect match for her. Then they’ll close the door and enjoy their own little life! Alas, people make plans, but Heaven has other ideas. Wandering Daoists, traveling monks… every last one of them says she’s destined to be a prince’s consort. Then she’s taken to bring good luck to someone, and from that moment on, her life is never peaceful again. What do you mean the good-luck ritual is over, so I can be dealt with right here? Damn you! I hope your son is born without an asshole! The little woman tries everything to get rid of a certain gentleman, finally making him change his murderous intentions into a letter of divorce. But would that letter put her at a disadvantage? She wracks her brains once again until he agrees to a divorce by mutual consent. Just as everything is about to go her way, as the last piece falls into place, the gentleman changes his mind. What? Why don’t we just make do with things as they are? You can take charge of the household! Damn you! You hypocritical liar, you shameless scoundrel who goes back on his word! You may be willing to “make do,” but I’m not. I want a happy, fulfilling life! A year later, the gentleman asks, “What if we have a son without an asshole?” The little woman: “Uh…” Three years later, the gentleman says, “Let’s have another son!” The little woman: “No. What if he’s born without an asshole?” The gentleman: “Uh…” Years later, the gentleman asks, “Have you had a happy and fulfilling life with me?” The little woman: “It’s been… all right.” Want to know who this gentleman is? Possibility One The arrogant young heir of Zhongshan Commandery, a little tyrant, kicks Tong Yujin, a common girl rumored to be destined to become a prince’s consort. The poor girl lands on the back of her head, blood pooling around her as she dies on the spot. The young heir looks at the filthy, ugly girl lying on the ground, unsure if she’s still alive, and says, “You say you’re destined to be a prince’s consort on my land? Does that mean you’re going to marry me? You think you’re worthy? Pah!” Possibility Two A scholar who works as a butcher isn’t all that unusual, nor is it remarkable that he’s handsome and refined. What is unusual is that his family has a rule: never take a concubine. My goodness, that’s a thousand years ahead of its time! No, no, she has to make her move first. He’s educated, works as a butcher, and marrying him means meat for life. Plus, he’ll never take a concubine. Could he be any more perfect? Possibility Three The older brother next door is handsome, proper, and upright, with a scholarly air. He’s exactly her type, and the best part is that he’s a civil servant, a constable with a steady government salary! His uniform, whether black or dark gray, fits him like a glove. With a saber at his waist, he’s handsome and heroic, a real pillar of a man. Should she give him a thought? The dashing young heir of Zhongshan Commandery, the refined and handsome young butcher, and the imposing constable: each one could instantly win the hearts of countless girls. But is any of them the male lead? No. The male lead is well hidden. It’s too soon to call him a chaste god, and saying he’s a peerless hero is only true in the eyes of the public. But the little woman agrees that he’s cunning and devious. And yet… and yet… how can he be so lethally charming, too? The question is, who does he turn on the charm for? Obviously, the little woman, the heroine! One is a common girl from the streets, the other is a nobleman from a prestigious family! The girl was born to a farming family and raised among common folk, ordinary but never mediocre! The nobleman was born into privilege and raised amid splendor, handsome and dignified. He lived by the principle of “settling for nothing less,” but the little woman changed his life. He passed through all the glamour and turmoil, and in the end, only one person remained by his side: the girl who came up from the streets!