Mistakenly Raising The Grand Princess As A Concubine
Xiao Lan
Wen Zhuojin, the daughter of the former mistress of Jing’an Marquis Manor, had her engagement to the heir of Rongguo Duke Manor snatched away by her stepsister after her maternal uncle’s family fell from grace. After breaking off the engagement, rumors spread that Wen Zhuojin wept endlessly at home—yet she disguised herself and went to the pleasure quarters in the western market of Yunjing City, bought the freedom of a courtesan, and pampered her like a treasure in a private residence. The world thought she had been robbed of her marriage, but in truth, Wen Zhuojin had long wanted to break it off. Because she disliked men—she loved women, especially gorgeous ones slightly older than her. And the beauty she brought home fit her preferences perfectly. To support her lover, Wen Zhuojin worked hard to grow her business, lavishing her with luxuries surpassing even those of imperial nobles. Yet her inability to openly give her beloved a rightful status gnawed at Wen Zhuojin’s conscience. When she entered the palace to seek imperial honors for her lover, she encountered the kingdom’s eldest princess. Princess Yan Qinglan wore a lotus coronet and dark Taoist robes, holding a horsetail whisk—her aura icy as snow-capped mountains, noble yet unapproachable. It was said she had placed her young brother on the throne at fifteen, quelled rebellions, subdued neighboring kingdoms, and ruled with ruthless authority, evoking awe in all. She was also the woman Wen Zhuojin feared most. As the crowd knelt in reverence, Wen Zhuojin trembled, pupils shaking in disbelief. Who could tell her why the princess looked identical to her delicate, helpless "beauty sister"?! *** At twenty, Princess Yan Qinglan took Taoist vows, swearing never to marry—until, at twenty-six, she was accidentally poisoned and blinded, only to be gently coaxed away by a sweet-voiced maiden. Then trapped in adversity, Qinglan noticed her toxin-induced pain eased when near the girl’s fragrant aura, so she played along to uncover her motives. The girl did have ulterior motives—just not the kind Qinglan expected. Gourmet feasts, silken robes, opulent pampering—within days, Qinglan grew softer, fairer, more radiant than ever. And all the girl sought was stolen affection. "*Kiss me, sister~*" "*Hold me, sister~*" "*Snuggle me, sister~*" Her sugary pleas clung to Qinglan’s ears daily, igniting an addictive hunger. Even after her sight returned, Qinglan lingered as the girl’s "mistress" while scheming ruthlessly in court. *** When Wen Zhuojin confirmed the princess *was* her "beauty sister," she packed frantically to flee—only to be encircled by imperial guards before reaching the city gates. Staring at the woman she’d once coaxed into tearful, blush-inducing trysts—now advancing with murderous aura—Wen Zhuojin braced for death. But instead, Qinglan embraced her, whispering: "*Ah Zhuo, if you leave... who’ll be my empress?*" --- #Cover depicts the princess’s "delicate" phase. Characters are nonspecific.# #Ancient fictional world, no rebirth/transmigration, no mpreg, mutual exclusivity, HE.# #Lust-to-love, light dub-con (proceed with caution).# #Romance-focused, minimal court intrigue.#