The Favored Phoenix Soars Above the Mortal World

Everyone in the capital knows that Qiu Yingying, the Defender of the Realm, is a spoiled brat who throws her weight around on the emperor's favor. Until an imperial edict arrives: the female emperor grants her hand in marriage to Murong Qingci, the chancellor's legitimate son. The realm's scholars wring their hands and sigh, saying only that a fresh flower has been planted in a pile of dung. On their wedding night, Qiu Yingying lifts the bridal veil and meets a pair of cool, restrained eyes. She grins boldly: "Rest easy, husband. This marquis will cherish you." Later, when war beacons blaze on the frontier, she sheds her red robes, dons armor, and rides to battle. Before ten thousand troops, that gentle, jade-like young master Murong comes galloping on horseback, his longsword stained with blood, and shields her behind him— "You protected me before. This time, let me guard you." Only then does the capital realize: this was never a spoiled brat paired with a scholar—it was two fierce beasts falling in love. — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: The Favored Phoenix Soars Above the Mortal World — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠