A Royal Arrangement: The General's Daughter (Short Novel)

Synopsis

When the famous General Wei returned after more than ten years of victorious campaigns, The Emperor granted him the privilege of choosing a husband for his only daughter, Yuren, from among the eleven princes.

However...

Selecting a prince was not the issue; the real challenge lay in finding one willing to marry his stubborn, ill-mannered daughter, who behaved more like a warrior ready for battle than a royal bride.

...

"Why are you here?" she demanded.

"I need to sleep," he replied calmly.

"Have I told you that the rumors have died down; there is no need to sleep here anymore!" she insisted.

"I forgot" he said nonchalantly.

"You don't forget" she snapped.

"It's raining outside. I cannot go back to my private quarter" he explained.

She didn't respond and, irritated, lay down and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she felt two strong arms grab her arm and thigh, pulling her to the side of the bed as he lay down beside her.

"You dare touch me?!" she exclaimed.

"I've been touching you since last night, and you said I could sleep here... last night," he replied.

"Touching me?! Since when this prince became a pervert! You cannot sleep in my bed anymore!" she shouted, almost hysterical. The prince didn't budge and pretended to be asleep. She tried to push him away, but he was too heavy for her. It had been nearly two seasons since she last trained.

"Zihan!" she called out in frustration.

He didn't respond. Exasperated, she lay down and forced herself to sleep.

...

This work of fiction is a short story set in an ancient Chinese dynasty. The author is not of Chinese descent, and all elements of Chinese culture depicted are based on her own research.

This will be a short story, with 15-20 long chapters.

Discretion is advised.