Twelve years ago.
The empress gave birth to a princess, but declared to the outside world that the child was a prince named Xia Shimin.
Three years ago.
Xia Shimin was appointed crown prince and betrothed to the Grand Preceptor’s daughter, cementing the imperial power through marriage.
Zhang Ronghua transmigrated at birth. Born into an established family with an impeccable lineage, he was a proper member of the Imperial Guards. He spent fifteen years lying low in the prince’s residence, gaining a little more talent with each passing day.
With the crown prince’s wedding drawing closer, he accidentally discovered that the crown prince was a woman.
On the wedding night.
The crown prince said, “Take my place in the bridal chamber!”