The Phoenix Comes to Court

Princess Zhaode, who once surrounded the Xue residence at night and had her consort flogged, is getting married again! Her new husband is Pei Sanlang, a notorious playboy in Yinjing. Both of his previous fiancées broke off their engagements, and at twenty-four, he is still a bachelor. Everyone snickers: a cast-off bride and a bachelor, a perfect match! They say Princess Zhaode is timid, reserved, and gentle, but Pei Yan sees her strike swiftly and decisively. They say Pei Sanlang is idle and good for nothing, but Yushu sees his mastery of both letters and arms, and his dazzling elegance. The two who nearly refused the marriage say, “Hah, rumors really can't be trusted!” Later... Princess Zhaode rebukes ministers and throws the court into chaos, turning all of Yinjing upside down. Everyone waits for her to divorce her new consort, but instead they watch her seize control of the court, pacify the realm, and become a magnificent empress in her own right! As the only man in the empress's harem, Pei Yan: “...What”