Su Qingyu is the most famous “scumbag” in the entertainment industry. He commits crimes based on his beauty. He has CPs everywhere and in his harem are half of the male stars in the entertainment industry.
Probably because the CP fans were too resentful, Su Qingyu was bound to the scumbag transformation system of the Underworld after his death.... more>>

System: [Hellow host, our Underworld systems are the only official systems in the Underworld.]
[ Many people who were hurt by scumbags and died with hatred and resentment had obsessions too deep and were trapped in the Underworld, unwilling to be reincarnated. Our task is to reform the scumbags who hurt them, eliminate their resentment, and let them put down their obsessions and reincarnate.]
Su Qingyu: “...”

[Gloomy Director]:
Su Qingyu transformed into a director infatuated with the scumbag. The director promoted the scumbag from an unknown little star to a top actor.
After the scumbag became popular, he kicked him out and formed a national CP with a popular actress.

The night Su Qingyu came over, he was lying on the soft, big bed of a hotel and posted on his WeChat Moments.
[The male lead in my new movie is now not scheduled to star. We are urgently looking for a male lead. Whoever comes to my hotel for an audition first within an hour will be the male lead.]
An hour later, the hot searches exploded.
#Twelve male stars fighting in front of Director Xu’s hotel#

A year later, hot searches were the norm”
#xxx asked Director Xu who his favourite actor is#
#Director Xu said he just wants to give every actor who works hard a chance#

[Emperor’s Beloved Concubine]:
Su QIngyu transformed into the young general who was used as a tool by the scumbag prince. The general’s office protected him the entire way and put the lowly scumbag prince on the throne.
After the scumbag prince ascended the throne,e due to his fear and suspicion, the young general’s family was ruined and he was trapped in the palace.

When the fight for the throne was the most intense, the scumbag prince saw a pale hand stretching out from the black dragon carriage at night. The slender young general held this hand and was quietly pulled into the carriage at night, taken into the harem.
The next morning, the scumbag prince, who had not slept all night, broke into the young general’s room and asked him where he went last night. In the blink of an eye, he saw his father’s gloomy face behind the bed’s curtain.
That day was the first time that the third prince of the Dasheng Kingfom knelt down and called his concubine Noble Consort. <<less

In a twist of fate, a simple glance at a popular CP turned the life of a certain person upside down. Overnight, he was transmigrated back in time, becoming the male protagonist, Nie Qingzhou, of the very same CP ship that his cousin was obsessed with.... more>>

Imagine the shock of this office worker, known for his gentle demeanor and refined nature, when he suddenly found himself trapped in the body of a troublesome sixteen-year-old boy. It was a truly mind-boggling transformation!

As “Nie Qingzhou” observed the other half of the equation, the female lead in the CP—Xia Yi, a gifted musician still navigating the halls of high school, her talents yet to be recognized—a wave of contemplation washed over him. So does this mean that the CP my cousin obsesses over is, in fact, my own destined romantic pairing?

Deep in Xia Yi’s memories lies a vivid scene from a summer evening in high school. When the sun was setting, casting a warm glow, a young boy on a bicycle appeared at the end of the road. With his school uniform billowing in the wind, he seemed to dance amidst the golden-red hues of twilight.

A gust of wind swept up a flier with the message, “When God says ‘Let There Be Light,’” twirling and ascending towards the sky.

In that moment, Nie Qingzhou cried out her name, his heart propelling him towards her as if he were a divine oracle delivering a message.

Countless times before, and countless times in the future, driven by an irresistible force he would always be running towards her like this.

Our male lead is a well-rounded individual, accomplished in all aspects and an exceptional student. Meanwhile, the female lead is a quiet person who exudes beauty, grace, and an unyielding spirit. <<less

After preliminary observation, its appears to be a wolf cub with a high level of difficulty in taming.... more>>

A highly flammable and explosive hazardous item, a pink bunny backpack, was packaged and taken away by a mysterious individual, leading to a story of world peace.

Hot-tempered and foolish beauty, submissive x aloof overachieving student, possessive dominant.

Lin Shiyu x Zhong Qi. <<less

Li Chao Ge had killed many people in her previous life.... more>>

When a family looked down on her, she obliterated the family. When the man she liked slept with her imperial sister, she killed the imperial sister. When her mother wanted to pass the throne to her younger brother, she killed her mother.

As Li Chao Ge wished, she became the female empress of the dynasty. She was sorry for many people, but never for Pei Ji An. But in the end, she was killed by Pei Ji’an.

Li Chao Ge didn’t understand, she was good to Pei Ji An, then why did Pei Ji An kill her?

Just because she had separated him and the imperial sister?

After rebirth, Li Chao Ge aggressively went to Pei Ji An’s engagement banquet to question him but suddenly saw Pei Ji An’s cousin.

The person was cold and elegant, like an immortal, very much in line with Li Chao Ge’s aesthetics. Li Chao Ge got tempted and decided to change her mind and rob the person first.

Qin Ke was one of four Lord of Heaven, he was the in-charge of justice. He was cold, ruthless, and unloving.

It was a sin for the immortal to move the mortal heart. Under his hand, countless immortals were deprived of their immortal bones and entered the cycle of reincarnation.

Because of some reasons, the catastrophe of Ji An failed, and Qin Ke went down to assist him to overcome the tribulation, and he became the cousin of Ji An, Gu Ming Ke.

But in the mortal world, the cold Lord of Heaven was robbed by a cruel woman.

Qin Ke thought this was just a catastrophe, and she was just an illusion. But in the end, he unknowingly sank into the illusion, unable to extricate himself. <<less

Ever since Yun Li entered the palace, she transformed into a treacherous woman. Duplicitous and insincere, she spends her days acting. When facing the emperor's... more>> favored concubines, she simultaneously taunts them until they're sick to their stomachs while clutching her chest in feigned distress, lamenting, "I am so envious that you can receive His Majesty's affection." In the face of schemes against her, she responds with a slap but then dissolves into tears, crying out, "Why treat a kind-hearted person like me this way?" When speaking with the Empress, she nods absentmindedly, proclaiming, "Her Majesty the Empress is my guiding light! I will always obey her." <<less

Others who crossed over to the Cultural Troupe became dancers, but Gu Qian found herself as a canteen worker.... more>>

Oh well, work knows no distinction of high or low; though being a cook may not be as dignified as dancing, it’s still a skill.

Coincidentally, Gu Qian was a divine chef before crossing over. With a pot and spatula in hand, she works wonders!

Coarse flour, wild vegetables, bran… she can turn even pickled pancakes into blossoms.

Any awful ingredients in Gu Qian’s hands can be transformed into magical delicacies.

By accident, she rises from a canteen worker to head chef, becoming the revered Chef Gu of the Cultural Troupe whom everyone fawns over and dares not offend!

Just as Gu Qian starts to enjoy her good days, she catches the eye of the renowned young master of the troupe, Jiang Haizhao…

Jiang Haizhao, just graduated from university, is the most handsome and eligible bachelor in the troupe. Unfortunately, he unknowingly provoked the newly promoted fiery little chef, who only gave him a piece of chicken… bu*t for lunch.

How could a young master endure such humiliation? He grits his teeth and pulls her into a secluded corner.

“What did I do to provoke you?”

The little chef looks confused: “N-nothing…”

“Nothing? Then why did you give me a piece of chicken butt?”

“…”

Do you believe me if I say it wasn’t intentional?

***

Because of a piece of chicken butt, Gu Qian falls into Jiang Haizhao’s trap.

He threatens her, demanding that she must cook special dishes for him every meal from now on, or else…

“Or else what?”

Jiang Haizhao raises an eyebrow, his smile devilish: “Or else… I’ll stew you.”

“…” <<less

Lu Changping, a sovereign ruler, exhibited remarkable intelligence and military prowess after his ascension to the throne.... more>>

His only flaw was being overly fond of his sister, to an extreme degree in his later years.

The neighboring tyrant, known for his mu*derous and cold-blooded nature, had already killed three fiancées. Hearing that Lu Changping’s sister was the most beautiful woman of the era, he repeatedly sent proposals to marry her. Refusal might lead to a military confrontation between their nations.

After much deliberation, Lu Changping finally decided to disguise himself as a woman and replace his twin sister in the marriage alliance.

Unexpectedly, the tyrant fell deeply in love with him at first sight. Not only did he make him the Empress, but he also expressed a desire to have an heir with him?

=====

Xie Xuan Yuan, striving for unification, instigated war to dominate the world.

Hearing about the enemy emperor's excessive affection for his sister, Xie harbored malicious intentions and requested a marriage alliance.

Everyone anticipated the princess from the marriage alliance to be found dead in the cold palace, but contrary to expectations, the tyrant devoted himself every day to winning over the beauty.

Unfortunately, the “bashful and demure” beauty always found reasons to refuse sharing a room with him.

One night, Xie Xuan Yuan, unable to contain himself, drugged the beauty's drink, only to discover that the beauty was a man, and once undressed, was even more masculine than himself…

Ten months later, Xie Xuan Yuan, with child in tow, confronted Lu Changping, threatening fiercely: "You owe me an explanation for that night. If you don’t give me one, I'll kill your son."

Lu Changping: "Would you really? That child is also yours!" <<less

The Forgotten Princess, Myelle.... more>>

One day, while she was confined in the Star Palace, waiting for the day she would die, her childhood friend Ruderan suddenly appeared in front of her.

“Do you want to survive?”

“Of course.”

“Then, don’t resist. You must trust and follow only my words.”

Where did he learn to act like a nobleman?

‘He can act this way at any time.’

She was skeptical, but she held his hand for now. But the more she saw this man, the stranger he seemed.

“Why are you not surprised?”

“Why should I be?”

“You predicted the future, didn’t you? You’re not even a prophet!”

At first, she thought it was a coincidence. But Myelle soon realized.

‘It must be her.’

Did she reincarnate?

* * *

You were my first love, my childhood friend, the target of my inferiority complex.

I hate you a lot, but I also yearn for you desperately, and I can’t stand it.

Right now, those feelings…

‘It must be a desire. It’s obvious.’

Whenever he had the chance, he clung to her desperately, regardless of time and place.

He kissed her so sweetly and passionately that she had to open her eyes several times to make sure it was real.

She had to wonder if the man who used to speak only hateful words was really the same person.

“Haah… Tell me the truth.”

Myelle, who had barely pushed him away, asked with a gasping breath.

“Do you like me?”

“…Me? And you?”

The look in his eyes returned to reason, asking if she was in her right mind.

“You’re acting this way because you like me, right? Isn’t that it?”

“What did I do?”

“You keep kissing me and trying to get my attention. Are you going through puberty?”

“Nonsense!”

The man burst into laughter, and his enthusiasm was enough to make anyone who heard it flinch.

“Even if you run around naked, I’m not interested in that side.”

“Really?”

“You still don’t get it? You don’t meet my standards at all.”

Myelle tilted her head in response to his repeated rejections.

“Then, why are you like this? Down there.”

She pointed to his lower body.

More precisely, his lower part which was so straight that it would bulge out from his pants…

Haah. <<less

Love and worry are inseparable.... more>>

I want the courage to confess my feelings. I want to know who my crush likes. I want someone to listen to my worries. I want someone to support me.

I understand these feelings painfully well.

Because I have an unforgettable past. And because I have the “power” to save them—.

That’s why I, Akashi Io, became the “Angel”.

“I have finally found you, Angel of Kuze High.”

The Angel touches the cheek of a girl, Yuzuki Minato, in order to cure her of Falling-in-love Peculiarity.

A slightly mysterious coming-of-age story where love and the past intertwines. <<less

Luisen was a lord who wasted his life away after fleeing his castle in the middle of the night during a war. He died experiencing bitter regret, but when he opened his eyes, he found he had regressed back to that night he ran away!... more>>

There’s no fleeing twice! This time he’s determined not to leave the territory, but to protect it…

Going alone to the enemy to surrender himself, Luisen met Carlton, a noble-hating mad-dog mercenary. The two found strange solidarity as unfortunate souls who threw away their life's potential through horrible choices.

“If I die, so will you," Luisen said.

Carlton, who acknowledged the reality of Luisen's statement, suddenly began to think, "Why is the duke helping me so much?"

From then on, his gaze began to linger on Luisen. <<less

Yun Zi'an, a small-time actor, catapulted into the public eye due to a candid photo of his bare face taken by a passerby, earning him a spot among the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Faces in the Entertainment Industry" by a magazine. Fans noticed that on any occasion, Yun Zi'an always wore a simple platinum ring on his ring finger. The mystery of who the other half of the ring belonged to gradually became an unresolved enigma in the entertainment circle. Under relentless questioning by journalists and the media, Yun Zi'an could no longer evade the topic. He pulled out his phone and showed a black-and-white photo of a man, "My spouse passed away three years... more>> ago. Let the deceased rest in peace."

Coincidentally, CRUSH brand CEO Rong Xiao returned to the country and was surprised to see his own black-and-white photo trending on social media, leaving him baffled. That very night, as Yun Zi'an opened his front door, he was greeted by a familiar figure in a suit, sitting on his sofa with crossed arms and legs. The man smirked at him, "Sorry to disappoint, but I didn't quite die." Rong Xiao was known online as a man brimming with hormones yet extremely indifferent in nature, with no mortal seemingly able to stir his desires. However, he was caught by paparazzi in a heated kiss with an unidentifiable man in his car. The internet exploded with speculation: Who was this seductive creature that had ensnared Rong Xiao?

Upon seeing the trending news, Yun Zi'an, gritting his teeth, slammed the divorce papers onto Rong Xiao's face, "Divorce!" Rong Xiao responded with a faint smile, suddenly unbuttoning his shirt to reveal his nearly perfect muscular back, "Just a reminder, your husband's life insurance is worth 1.4 billion US dollars. Would you like to come over and count how many scratches you left last night?" His voice was loose and slightly hoarse, with a teasing tone, "You want a divorce? Fine, but you'll either have to pay a sum or... pay with a lifetime." <<less

Lin Yunwan is the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin family. As the marquis’ mansion is about to lose its title, she is married off to the eldest son, Lu Zhengliu.... more>>

On the day of their marriage, her husband coldly utters, “Marrying you was not my intention,” and then neglects her for a whole seven years.

She always holds onto a glimmer of hope for marital harmony, diligently raising the adopted son from the family clan.

Until the adopted son achieves success and fame, she is also exhausted physically.

She thinks her life is considered complete…

On her deathbed, the adopted son says to her, “Mother? She is my real mother!

You are just a cruel stepmother.”

Lu Zhengliu, with his humble (status as a mere “cousin” fit only to be a concubine), tells her, “You have occupied the position of the main wife for twenty years, it’s time to return it to Bao’er.”

Lin Yunwan dies with anger.

For twenty years, she dedicated herself but gave away everything, even raising the child for someone else.

It’s truly unbearable.

In her second life, she refuses to endure it.

If anyone dares to trample on her, she will make them regret it!

—

The wife of the Marquis’ heir died in a large fire.

It is said that the heir, Lu Zhengliu, was heartbroken to the point of madness.

At the same time, the most favored Huan Prince, Qi Lingheng, also acquired an elegant and noble royal consort. Some people noticed that the appearance of the Huan Prince’s consort was surprisingly similar to Lin Yunwan.

Qi Lingheng, with his deep and handsome face, showed a rare smile: Fortunately, someone doesn’t have a discerning eye; otherwise, how could I marry the beloved royal consort? <<less

Oreki was admitted to an elite educational institution and placed in Class A.... more>>

With his keen sense, he quickly understood what was different about this school.

Just when he feels it might be troublesome, he awakens a system and he can get superpower rewards by completing tasks.

Teleportation can allow him to go home and fall in love at any time, and transparency can eliminate his sense of existence.

This life seems good and very energy efficient.

Then he got telepathy.

Sakayanagi Arisu: This school is so boring, but Oreki-san is very interesting. You can [play] with him.

Horikita Suzune: Oreki, who doesn’t study at all, got higher scores than me. Sure enough, I didn’t work hard enough! I studied for 16 hours today.

Karuizawa Kei: Houtarou, thank you for saving me when I was in junior high school. Please date me on the condition of marriage!

Kushida Kikyo (regret): Clothes can’t retain fingerprints at all, so I just gave them away for free? ! (angry)

“……”

So even though you usually act serious, in the end, you are thinking about this? <<less

Previously Song Hui Ming had been afraid of Su Jin even in her dreams, fearful that he would use his power to oppress, and force her to have a relationship with him.... more>>

It was not until Su Gonggong died that she realized it was just a misunderstanding.

Born again, feeling ashamed, she decided to repay her debt of gratitude, but——

What? Su Gonggong, aren’t you a gentleman? I take you as a benefactor, and you really like me?

Su Gonggong: I, I, I’m not! I don’t! Don’t talk nonsense!

After that, en, smells really fragrant*!

* used to describe someone doing something that he or she had previously sworn never to do.

Gonggong = Eunuch <<less

Yu Ying found herself in a revenge-themed novel without any romantic pairings, becoming the infamous yet powerless wicked ex-wife of the male protagonist. ... more>>

In the story, the male protagonist, who had lived as a noble son for twenty years, was suddenly informed that he was actually the son of a criminal, switched at birth.
The true noble son, exiled due to the mix-up, returned after enduring great hardships. In revenge, he first crippled the male protagonist’s legs and then forced him to marry a daughter of another criminal.

This daughter of a criminal, unable to endure hardship, took advantage of a general amnesty to escape with the last of their food supplies but died soon after falling during her escape.

That’s when Yu Ying entered the scene. Familiar with the plot, she knew that all of the male protagonist’s relatives would not live long. She also knew that after the death of his relatives, the male protagonist would turn vengeful and dark, ultimately succeeding in his revenge and becoming a powerful court official.

To survive, she had to rely on her knowledge of the plot and her expertise in traditional Chinese medicine, doing her utmost to save the male protagonist and his family. Crippled and branded as a criminal’s son, he was also forced to marry a malicious wife. During his time of despair, with no will to live, his wife, who had left and returned, seemed like a changed person.

Optimistic and resilient, she brought a ray of hope to the lifeless home and healed his crippled legs. Gradually, she became his redemption, an indispensable presence he could not let go of. <<less

As a noble of a corrupt kingdom, I died after failing to quell the Revolution.... more>>

When I opened my eyes, I returned to the time before the Revolution erupted.

Now, to survive, I must join the Revolution <<less

Ruan Longling was divorced by her fiancé, Liu Chengji, who was studying in the capital because of her status as a merchant girl. She finally figured it out: In this world, apart from money, only the blood of close relatives can be relied on. The Ruan family is well-known in the business, and she has ten thousand gold in hand, so she doesn't have to worry about food and drink. The only wish is to have a child who will inherit the family business.... more>>

With the idea of giving up a husband and seeking a son, Ruan Longling fell in love with a sharp scholar. The scholar's face is like a crown of jade, and the wind is gentle. From his appearance to his temperament, he is exactly what Ruan Longling likes. If there is a father like this, the son must be clever.

Ruan Longling used 18 tricks to seduce the scholar and her into a married couple, and the two of them spent a wonderful time together like glue. <<less

A lowly child beggar, a noble prince, a monster viewed as the enemy of the entire world. If you possess all three identities at the same time, which identity would you choose to help you earn a better ending?... more>>

Thales did not have the answer.

He only knew that he came to a different and magnificent world, and he had to face a future that was as difficult to handle as a nightmare.

The glorious Empire had already been destroyed for one thousand years, the dying royal family suffered many problems, the legendary sacred battle had plenty of conspiracies, the divided world was in chaos.

But Thales had nothing.

The only thing he had left was an unswerving determination to preserve his own identity, bravery which would allow him to survive in a perilous situation, and a belief that he would never submit to principles he did not believe.

“A King does not gain respect by virtue of his bloodline. The bloodline's glory rests on the deeds of the King.”

Darkness will baptize light. Fire will create true steel. The forbidden prince’s story starts here. <<less

I became possessed in a R19 novel. My brother is the mad
Emperor of Aragon and I am the villainess and his half sister
who is also a supporting character, Isabella Belucci.... more>>

I thought I’d go back to the original world if I died, so I decided to go out of my way to rebel and get executed by Richard’s hands.
But…

“Why? Why did I not go back?!”

Instead, let’s change the goal this time and safely make Richard the emperor. Then, my path will be a happy ending!
…With that thought, I stole the heroine’s route.

“Does Sasha really think she’s my sister?”

Why does the male lead claim I’m not his sister?

“Sasha is like a snowflake.”

Is the second male lead also clinging to me?

The novel seems to began recognizing me as the heroine. <<less

That day, Su Man's husband brought his boss home with the intention of letting him taste Su Man's cooking. But he didn't know that at that moment, Zhou Chengjing's mind was full of thoughts of tasting her.... more>>

Later, Su Man learned that even her husband's high-paying job switch was part of Zhou Chengjing's gentle trap aimed at her.

A refined and pe*verted man x Innocent and gentle girl <<less

Xiao Luolan and her beloved daughter attended a Huazhang Hanfu Lotus Festival event. Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, her daughter disappeared. As she frantically searched for her daughter, a kind-hearted stranger unexpectedly appeared to help her...... more>>

Xiao Qingxue had transmigrated. Upon opening her eyes, the first thing she saw was her mother, eyes red and swollen from crying, looking like a pear blossom bathed in rain, and behind her stood a tall, imposing middle-aged man.

Turmoil and conflict had already erupted. Initially, Xiao Qingxue thought she and her mother were starting in hell.

But to her utter surprise, it turned out her mother was the one with the protagonist's script in this story. <<less

Jiang Shulan is the only daughter in the Jiang family after three generations, pampered to the skies by her parents and older brother. However, because of her excessive beauty, she attracts the attention of a second-generation scoundrel.... more>>

Introduced by others, Shulan goes on a blind date with a factory director from the city who is divorced and has a child, only to unexpectedly see barrage comments.

[Why marry a divorced man? Besides suffering from premature balding and kidney deficiency, you’ll end up raising someone else’s child and won’t even be allowed in the family tomb in the end!]

Shulan: ?

Only then does she realize that she is nothing but a stepmother in a period drama. Her role is to serve her husband and raise his children until their biological mother returns, at which point she’ll be kicked out.

Upon sobering up, Shulan looks at the extremely superior blind date in front of her. “I heard that older men are prone to premature balding and kidney deficiency. Do you have those issues?”

Zhou Zhongfeng comes from an excellent family background, a young talent. Upon returning home, he receives a telegram from his grandfather who is critically ill, hoping he will marry and have children.

He was introduced to a young intellectual who graduated from Peking University and served as a sent-down youth in the countryside, the other party is knowledgeable and gentle. But upon meeting, he’s drenched in curses?

Zhou Zhongfeng: ?

Ten minutes later, a few lines of barrage comments float up again.

[The network is slow, it takes ten minutes for messages to go out, the barrage is late.]
[Did she mistake her blind date? But he looks familiar, wasn’t he the top-tier character introduced later?]
[Wait a minute! Does Shushu know that he’s a big shot, so she’s trying to seduce him in a special way?]

Jiang Shulan: ?

Jiang Shulan accidentally and unexpectedly succeeds in a blind date with the top-tier big shot, Zhou Zhongfeng.

The tone of the barrage suddenly changes.

When she goes to the post office to buy stamps, Shulan, who has OCD, looks down and sees thick dust under the table, frowning slightly.

Barrage comments: [Does she know there’s a stack of valuable stamps under the table?]
Shulan: ?

On the train to the island, she accidentally bumps into a woman holding a child and apologizes to her.

Barrage comments: [Shulan must know this woman is a bad person trying to swindle the leader’s grandson, so she deliberately bumped into her!]
Shulan: ?

When the twins are three years old, she picks up her high school textbooks that have been gathering dust for many years and educates the children about cultural literacy.

Barrage comments: [Oh no, this woman is preparing for the college entrance exam again!]
Shulan: ?

Years later… Shulan, with the help of the barrage, marries a big shot, gives birth to a genius, tops the college entrance examination, and becomes a winner in life. When others ask her for the secret, she just smiles and remains silent.

Barrage comments (tears streaming down): Kneel and shout 666 to the big shot! <<less

Sakurako Kujō is a genius beauty in her mid-twenties whose life is centered around one thing and one thing only: bones. With little tolerance for... more>> others, she would be completely isolated in her study full of skeletons if it weren’t for high school boy Shotaro—her new assistant and constant companion. Why exactly she has taken a shine to him remains a mystery, but one thing is clear: Whenever the two go out together, the chances are high that they will come across a human corpse. <<less

Imperial Princess Yuxi tumbled off her horse, suffering a severe head injury that left her with memories only from before the age of twelve, evoking... more>> sentiments of pity among the court officials. To everyone's surprise, Princess Yuxi herself found solace in this new reality. Awakening to find herself the Crown Princess, second only to the emperor and above ten thousand others, with her imperial younger brother doting on her, she felt quite content. However, there was one peculiarity: at twenty-two years of age, she was without a consort. Determined to rectify this, Princess Yuxi resolved to find herself a husband. During a palace banquet celebrating longevity, her gaze fell upon an exquisite man, as if descended from the heavens, whose countenance shone with a warm smile yet betrayed cold depths within his eyes. Satisfied with what she saw, the princess sought him out even before the feast concluded. "Are you married?" The man replied with gentle humor, "Not as of yet." Perfectly pleased, Princess Yuxi nodded. "Tomorrow I am to visit a temple to offer incense; I expect you to escort me." The man hesitated, his gaze momentarily intensifying, "Your Highness has suffered a serious fall; perhaps it would be best to summon the imperial physician another day." His tender concern and attentiveness won over Princess Yuxi, who insisted he must come to the Princess's Mansion. But no sooner had her joy lingered than someone informed her that the man she had just approached was none other than the Prime Minister, Fu Anian, from whom the Princess had recently divorced. Princess Yuxi: ... So it wasn't that she lacked a consort; rather, she had been divorced. Reading Note: 1: The female protagonist's initial initiative is driven by her desire to uncover the reasons behind the divorce. She never declares that she will marry no one but the male protagonist. Please refrain from characterizing her actions as desperate or clingy. Those who do not enjoy a proactive female lead are kindly advised to choose a different novel; your understanding is appreciated. <<less