[The discarded daughter of the Cold Palace marries the enemy tyrant in her sister’s stead. She only intended to survive, but he pampered her to the heavens!]
She was an unfavored princess, pushed out by her legitimate elder sister to marry the enemy for peace. Rumors said the enemy emperor was a bloodthirsty killer; she believed her death was certain.
Yet, on their wedding night, the emperor coldly said, “Sleep,” before turning and leaving for the side hall.
When her living expenses were cut, she didn’t utter a word and simply went fishing for her own food. When others tried to make things difficult, her expression never wavered, and her etiquette remained flawless.
The cold-faced emperor gradually discovered that there was something “wrong” with this woman!
She would practice her swordplay deep into the night, her movements swifter than those of the Imperial Guard. She could see through court conspiracies at a glance, offering strategies more seasoned than those of veteran ministers. Most of all, when assassins attacked, she would shield him without a moment’s hesitation!
“Who taught you your swordcraft?”
“My mother. She said a woman must have the strength to protect herself.”
In that instant, his heart was moved.
From then on—
The harem was disbanded, leaving only her.
During court discussions, she sat by his side.
When her mother country invaded, he accompanied her to fight them back!
As her legitimate elder sister knelt before her, she smiled faintly. “Fifth Sister, thank you for the favor of yielding your place back then.”
From discarded daughter to Empress, from substitute bride to his sole obsession. She spent ten years walking this path, and he spent a lifetime fulfilling his promise.
