[CP: Gentle, Beautiful Shou x Iron-blooded, Ruthless War God Gong]
Ye Yunting, the neglected legitimate son of the Duke's mansion, was forced into a marriage by imperial decree to become the consort of the Prince of Yong'an, Li Fengqi.
The Prince of Yong'an guarded the northern borders, having slain countless enemies, and was the undisputed War God of Northern Zhao.
However, by the time Ye Yunting married him, the War God was already afflicted by a deadly poison, his meridians shattered, left to linger on his deathbed.
With a heart full of despair, Ye Yunting entered the marriage. Fearing the Prince's fierce reputation, he kept to his own courtyard, muddling through each day. Not long after, he accidentally drank poisoned soup intended for the Prince of Yong'an and met his end.
On his deathbed, the supposedly dying Prince of Yong'an knelt beside him, holding his hand and making a solemn vow: "You lost your life because of me. From now on, I will do everything in my power to protect those you hold dear. Go in peace."
Later, when the Prince ascended the throne as Emperor, he kept his promise and protected Ye Yunting's only remaining family member.
Given a second chance at life, Ye Yunting still could not escape the fate of being married off to bring "fortune" to the ailing Prince of Yong'an. But this time, he decided to take good care of this man clinging to life, to repay the debt from his past life.
Unexpectedly, after the man recovered from the poison, he couldn't wait to pledge himself to Ye Yunting in marriage.
Held tightly in the man's embrace, he heard: "Stay with me peacefully. From now on, I will be your protector."
★ Reading Guide ★
1. A 1v1 sweet romance; in both lifetimes, the Gong and Shou have only each other.
2. The story starts with a familiar trope. If you dislike it, please don't read. The author loves this setup. If it's not your taste, please stop early to save us both the trouble.
3. The dynasty setting is a blend of elements with many fictional additions. Please don't scrutinize the historical accuracy.