The Beauty of the Western Regions Plays Her Moves Step by Step

[Historical romance + palace intrigue + clever leads with social skills + arrogant, infuriating male lead]

[A resourceful, clever foreign princess disguised as a beauty from the Western Regions vs. a seemingly frivolous crown prince who is actually a master strategist]

Female lead: Shen Shenghan. Male lead: Ling Cheyu.

The female lead's background: A beauty presented as tribute from the Western Regions, who is actually a foreign princess. She does not kill the innocent indiscriminately, but when faced with threats, she can be ruthless and decisive. From a young age, her father demanded that she develop herself in every way.

The male lead is an arrogant crown prince who refuses to admit when he falls in love. He appears carefree and indulgent, but in truth, he puts self-interest first and works to expand his influence.

The story follows the female lead as she investigates and takes revenge on the mastermind behind her misfortunes, while the crown prince vies for the throne.

“Hmm. The world is full of beautiful women. A mere girl presented as tribute from the Western Regions could never catch this crown prince's eye.” Those words would come back to haunt the crown prince in a spectacular face-slapping moment.

“I didn't know Your Highness enjoyed eavesdropping,” the female lead teases. The male lead, completely missing the point, replies, “What? Now that you see me here, do you not know to bow and pay your respects?”

They thought they couldn't stand each other, only to discover that they had long since fallen for one another. Each mistook their feelings for something else…