The Sheepish Prince and His Clever Consort

She is a peerlessly gifted, stunningly beautiful master thief, cunning and scheming. He is the Seventh Prince of the Baili Kingdom, a crippled and timid prince in the eyes of outsiders, but in truth, a peerlessly gifted man who is patient and inscrutable. He dotes on her beyond measure and obeys his wife in all things. He lives by one golden rule: “Those who please their wives prosper; those who defy them perish!” She smiles and nods in agreement. “Now that’s a wise saying!” Three little bundles of joy chime in: “Those who obey their mother prosper; those who defy their father thrive!” She: ...smiles radiantly. He: “You little brats! Just wait till I get my hands on you!” The three little bundles flash cunning smiles. “Dad, go wash up and get some sleep. Even a dog’s owner deserves respect. Take a good look at Mom before you say that again!” He: ...