The Grand Princess

At eighteen, Princess Li Rong marries Pei Wenxuan in a cold political bargain. She seeks refuge in his family’s power, while he covets her royal status to rise in court. Their union is devoid of affection—she drowns herself in music and indulgence, he keeps his heart elsewhere and avoids their home. For thirty years, they share only ambition and authority, until betrayal leads to her death at his hands. It is a fate almost expected. Yet when Li Rong awakens, she finds herself back at eighteen, at the very start of their turbulent journey. This time, Pei Wenxuan comes to her with a proposition: endure each other until power is secured, then part ways. Reluctantly, she agrees. But as they man...