Reborn as a Bewitching, Gentle Demon Consort, She Captivates the Entire Court

[Historical romance + multiple male rivals + silly, sweet beauty + no dark angst] In her previous life, Ruan Tang was forced by her aunt, the Empress Dowager, to marry the new emperor to secure her family's position. She was devoted to her cousin, the emperor, and entered the imperial harem of her own accord, even though her reputation had been ruined. But despite all her careful scheming, she met a tragic end. The emperor favored her night after night, yet never granted her a higher rank. Though she seemed beloved, she became a target for everyone. After more than a decade in the palace, she had no children and was branded a wicked consort who brought ruin to the realm, reviled by later generations. Only on her deathbed did she learn that the emperor had allowed all of it to happen. Ruan Tang died with hatred in her heart. Given another life, she saw things differently. Rather than waste away in the harem, she would be better off marrying a young man of suitable standing. The Grand Secretariat's son was gentle and courteous, the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor's son was brave and handsome, and the heir of the Duke Who Guards the Nation was aloof and ethereal... As Ruan Tang watched the young gentlemen vying for her attention, she tried to work out which one would be the easiest to marry. When the Empress Dowager asked the new emperor to grant her niece a reward, everyone assumed the Ruan family would seize the chance to send Ruan Tang into the imperial harem. But no one expected Ruan Tang to blush and reply in a shy little voice, "Your Majesty's subject... Your Majesty's subject wishes to choose a husband by tossing an embroidered ball..." The usually gentle and refined emperor's eyes suddenly flashed with fury. He crushed the glass cup he had been idly turning in his hand and said coldly, "I will not allow it!"