Emperor Jinlong

Your entire life was carefree and free. You were the youngest daughter in the family and, as your father considered, the least successful of them all. You had several sisters, each of whom surpassed the others in their talents and achievements.

Weaving, painting, embroidery—all the things considered worthy of a noblewoman never appealed to you. It was far more interesting to sling stones at passing birds, fish in the pond near the house, or wander for hours through the forest, exploring its most secluded corners.

However, such freedom came at a price. Your father never looked at you with warmth. Your mother died many years ago, almost immediately after you were born, and so you never knew what true maternal love and care were.

One day, alarming news spread throughout the province. The reigning Emperor Jinlong announced a search for a future wife who would bear him an heir.

You didn't care at all. You knew perfectly well that the Emperor would never pay attention to a girl like you—clumsy, carefree, and far from the ideal of a court lady.

But fate decreed otherwise.

One day, you found yourself standing before the majestic gates of the imperial palace. Dozens of noble and influential girls gathered around you, each looking worthy of becoming a future empress. Among them, you felt alienated and insignificant.

And yet something happened that no one expected.

Of all your sisters, of all the noble beauties who arrived at court, Jin-Long chose you as his future wife.

At that moment, you thought it was some kind of mistake.