New ForFun Translation Novel - Second Marriage to Eastern Palace

 二嫁东宫 (Second Marriage to Eastern Palace) by 闫桔 

Synopsis:

Everyone knows that Cui Wenxi, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhen Guo, is the epitome of talent and beauty, grace and morality, setting the standard for all noble women in the capital. When Cui came of age, Prince Zhao Chengyan sought her hand in marriage, pledging lifelong vows and successfully winning the heart of this beautiful woman.

However, seven years into their seemingly loving marriage, Cui remained childless. Prince Zhao, desperate for an heir, brought another woman from outside to bear his child, aiming to keep Cui’s dignity intact.

Unexpectedly, Cui took the initiative to propose a divorce to maintain the dignity of both parties.

Prince Zhao was driven mad.

Throughout their seven-year marriage, Cui Wenxi managed her duties diligently and with impeccable grace, making it impossible for anyone to find fault with her. Her inability to bear children became her greatest supposed fault. She was like a proud daughter of heaven, never bending or compromising.

During the stormy divorce with Prince Zhao, Cui Wenxi unexpectedly discovered the young crown prince, Zhao Yue, who had been secretly admiring her from the shadows.

Life has never been so melodramatically exciting!

**Main Character Section:**

Crown Prince Zhao Yue, a disciple of the great contemporary scholar Chen Ping, is known for his self-discipline and gentlemanly demeanor. People say the crown prince is like a flawless piece of jade, with his only blemish being Cui Wenxi.

He remembers every smile, every like and dislike of hers, seeing her as the bright moon, and has adored her for many years. When Cui’s backbone is finally broken by Prince Zhao and her marriage falls apart, Zhao Yue sees his chance to step in. He cannot take her by force, so he must outsmart.

**Dramatic Scene:**

At a banquet hosted by the Princess Royal, Cui Wenxi accidentally drinks a love potion and is lured to the Fengyi Pavilion. There, Crown Prince Zhao Yue finds her acting out of sorts and goes to investigate, only to encounter Prince Zhao arriving to catch them in the act.

Cui Wenxi, in shock, decides she must not fall into Prince Zhao’s hands.

Zhao Yue, feeling guilty, is determined not to let Prince Zhao realize what’s happening.

The two hastily hide behind a rockery and unexpectedly come face to face.

Cui Wenxi (awkwardly): "Ah, what a coincidence."

Zhao Yue (expressionlessly): "Indeed."

Hearing footsteps approaching, they both squeeze into a crevice between the rocks, turning their heads away, unable to look at each other.

Cui Wenxi (suppressing a roar): "That’s it, I can’t clear my name even if I jumped into the Yellow River!"

Zhao Yue (his ears turning red): "Then let’s not clear it."

**Highlights:**

Over-the-top drama + challenging feudal etiquette + scheming 'green tea' prince + older woman, younger man romance + the woman is six years older!!

This story tells of Cui Wenxi’s fierce journey through her second marriage, amid a chorus of grievances from the court and severe criticism of her inhumanity, even leading to a ban on officials taking concubines.

Inspired by the most badass empress in history, Dugu Jialuo, the woman who infuriated the emperor enough to make him leave home.

**[An 18-year-old scheming green tea crown prince × A 24-year-old clear-headed royal noblewoman]**

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All translations are not done by me. But generated using Translation Apps. Some details might not correct.