With doting elders above her and two older brothers to protect her, Lu Ling thinks she can coast through life in peace. Unfortunately, troublesome relatives keep showing up to cause trouble, while her grandmother always takes their side. With no other choice, Lu Ling steps in herself to deal with the troublemakers and protect her family.
But when did that Prince Chen in the capital fall for her? Hmm... All right, since this young lady thinks you're handsome, I'll marry you.
Upon arriving in the capital, she begins her life as Prince Chen's devoted admirer.
"Qingqing, do you like crabapple blossoms or gardenias? Shall I plant them in the courtyard?"
"Qingqing, the restaurant has a new dish. Give it a try."
"Qingqing, how about we brew some wine together and bury it beneath that locust tree?"
Pregnant and in an awful mood, Lu Ling snaps, "Don't you know the last emperor of the previous dynasty was strangled beneath a locust tree? Zhao Nanxu! You got me pregnant twice in three years, and now you're going to sleep in the study tonight!"
