He was cold; I was fiery. We tried to cancel the match but grew close—pretend spurn became love.

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✨ Story Summary

Ning Yuan, daughter of a founding general, is considered an unsuitable match for Crown Prince Gu Che due to her “commoner” family background. The two initially try to sabotage their own engagement, yet after a series of awkward encounters and public mishaps, Ning Yuan realizes that Gu Che’s apparent “interference” hides unexpected intentions. What begins as a farcical marriage arrangement gradually unfolds in surprising ways.
✨ Character Introductions

Ning Yuan: Daughter of founding general Ning Ersheng. Raised by her bold and straightforward parents, she is outspoken, skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, yet prone to cursing. She longs for freedom and initially resists the engagement with the Crown Prince. Through repeated misunderstandings and setbacks, she gradually recognizes her own feelings and Gu Che’s sincere devotion.

Gu Che: The Crown Prince. Gentle and polite, yet clever and resourceful. Having grown up alongside Ning Yuan, he indulges her wild nature. To win her hand, he orchestrates staged “scandals” while managing the Empress’s disapproval and quietly removing potential obstacles around Ning Yuan. His love for her runs deep.

Ning Ersheng: Ning Yuan’s father and a founding general. Frank and generous in nature, yet shrewd. While helping arrange his daughter’s marriage and vetting potential suitors, he secretly aids Gu Che in winning her heart, providing a solid support for Ning Yuan.

Madam Ning: Ning Yuan’s mother, formerly a mountain bandit leader. Bold and decisive, she values her daughter’s happiness. Though she sometimes disciplines Ning Yuan with a “willow branch,” she respects her choices and, with her husband, removes obstacles to ensure her daughter’s marriage proceeds smoothly.

Lin Yi: The seemingly refined second son of the Lin family, once considered a suitable match by Ning Yuan. Ambitious and hypocritical, he seeks to marry Ning Yuan to seize her family’s estate. His schemes are eventually exposed, leaving his reputation in ruins.

Empress: Gu Che’s mother. Initially critical of Ning Yuan for her rough manners, she hopes her son marries a gentle, virtuous girl. Yet after witnessing Gu Che’s staged “scandals” and under imperial pressure, she gradually accepts Ning Yuan, eventually viewing her as a “savior” of the court.

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