The Princess Wants to Be a Menace Again

Jiuqu believes that becoming a devastating beauty requires far more than an alluring figure and the ability to charm anyone. You also need to be able to put on an act wherever the occasion calls for it. The key is simple: perform! The top courtesan in the entertainment quarter? Easy. An informant for a certain organization? No problem. A noble young master's wife? Leave it to me. The empress of a nation? Have you forgotten? I’ve already played that role once. Can’t you find me something more original? The wide world outside is starting to feel a little stale. I’ve cried, I’ve laughed, and now, looking back... Huh? Why is that genius boy from the same sect as me so tempting? I really want to take a bite out of him. “I used to be the most doted-on princess in the entire imperial palace, you know.” “...The one who was betrothed to me as a child?” What a surprise! So it was you all along “Unfortunately, when the kingdom fell, I lost everything.” “Want it back? I’ll give it to you.” Hmm? Are we going to conquer the realm together “Linyou, I don’t think I’m an ordinary person.” “Jiuqu, you never were.” Aww. That’s so touching As one sealed memory after another came to light, everything she believed was turned upside down. Hatred was not hatred, a teacher’s kindness was not kindness, and it had all been planned for a long time. “I’m sorry. I don’t want to, and I can’t, be your devastating beauty anymore.” “No. You want to, and you can.” With our fates bound together, we’ll share life and death. (This is a slow-burn, one-on-one romance with a devoted couple.)