The Genius Fragrance Master of the Inner Palace

Both the male and female leads are sharp and thoughtful, and their feelings for each other are mutual. A secret princess from the previous dynasty becomes a perfumer and hooks the enemy kingdom's mighty demon king! She meant to get revenge, but ended up getting herself tangled up in it instead. Sigh. If only she'd known, she wouldn't have tried to seduce him from the start. A double helping of plot and romance. (Little Black Lotus vs. the Chaste Demon Lord) “Good morning, Qin Yi!” “Qin Yi, what are you doing?” “Qin Yi, Qin Yi, Qin Yi!” “...” The man gave her a black look, then glanced at the guard beside him. “Take her away and behead her.” The guard scratched his head helplessly. “Your Highness, but... wasn't she just brought back for you?” [This book has a happy ending. Both leads are smart, and their early clashes are full of exciting twists. Later on, he dotes on his wife endlessly. There's sweetness throughout, so jump right in! No scheming white-lotus female rival! Every side character is a believable person with their own personality. I'm putting my all into both plot and romance, so don't worry, I can handle the workload.] She was kind and innocent, full of hope, and dreamed of leaving the palace to take control of her own destiny. She plucks flowers and blends fragrances, intoxicating the soul. Has the spring breeze ever recognized an old friend? He was mature and aloof, bloodthirsty and brutal, and sought only to escape imperial control and take charge of his own fate. With a turn of his hand, he toys with the world, all for the sake of winning one person's heart. With the kingdom in ruins and her fate full of hardship, she has no choice but to stay by his side to survive. She treats his insomnia with her fragrances. Her initial loathing and hatred gradually fade, and she begins to want to change him, until she can no longer control her feelings... I won't kill you, because I've fallen in love with you. “Even if I can't erase all of this, I won't let it stain your eyes.”