His Highness the Fourth Prince, who has spent years cultivating immortality far from court, returns to the capital as usual—only to find that the Grand Preceptor of the Zixiao Courtyard, who once prophesied he was a harbinger of disaster, has been unceremoniously removed from power. In his place descends a brand-new, radiant court beauty, not only gentle and considerate toward him at every turn but also passionately pledges to help him ascend the throne.

But as with all too-good-to-be-true blessings, he suspects something is amiss—and dreads the day he realizes he might merely be a substitute.

CP: (So I was just a stand-in all along, QAQ) top × (He’s actually your one true love, T_T) bottom

(Wei Ming × Chi Lian)

Note: Both characters are hopelessly love-struck—imagine them foraging wild vegetables in overflowing baskets. Readers who can’t stomach that level of romance, please proceed with caution =w=

There are immortals, but no cultivation; the palace intrigue on the mortal side remains delightfully lightweight. What appears melodramatic at first glance is actually sweet as syrup. Guaranteed happy ending. The first half features the younger partner; the second half, the senior. Overall dynamic leans elder-younger. POV alternates evenly between top and bottom—this is not mutual-AU.