Emperor, Meet Sarcasm!
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She was supposed to be a quiet bride. He was supposed to remain cold and in control.
But fate-and sarcasm-had other plans.
When the ever-serious and infamously stoic Emperor Jianlong is gifted a spirited noblewoman as part of a political arrangement, he expects obedience, silence, and propriety. What he gets instead is Li Mei-sharp-tongued, quick-witted, and completely uninterested in playing the role of the submissive bride.
Dragged into palace life against her will, Li Mei has no intention of making things easy for the emperor. With a quip on her lips and a talent for poking the royal bear, she quickly becomes the court's biggest headache-and the emperor's most unexpected distraction.
As their verbal sparring turns into something deeper, Jianlong must face the most terrifying threat to his empire yet: feelings.
Set in a lush, historical backdrop inspired by ancient China, "Emperor, Meet Sarcasm" is a romantic comedy full of banter, slow-burn tension, secret soft sides, and one emperor who never saw love coming.
Perfect for fans of witty heroines, grumpy x sunshine dynamics, and slow-burn historical romance with heart-and humor.
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