Substitute Marriage

On the eve of her wedding, Meng Lanying agrees to marry into the Eastern Palace in place of Cui Tangying, the eldest daughter of the Cui family who resembles her by half, in order to save her imprisoned fiancé. On their wedding night, the Crown Prince coldly warns her not to covet what she should not—she is merely a substitute. Only then does Meng Lanying realize that everything had been tacitly permitted by the Crown Prince himself. Relieved, she diligently plays the role of a harmonious wife beside him. She imitates Cui Tangying in every way—her food preferences, hobbies, demeanor. Even the Crown Prince’s habit of placing a soft cushion beneath her waist each night is something she must...