After Marrying the Disabled Crown Prince of the Enemy Country Novel

Princess Le Zhi of country Li, renowned for her beauty, survives the destruction of her homeland, a harrowing escape orchestrated by Huo Xu, her childhood sweetheart and a former hostage from the enemy country Qi. Huo Xu, harboring a hidden ambition, manipulates Le Zhi, promising her the position of Empress if she helps him depose the Qi Crown Prince. The Crown Prince, Huo Du, is a disabled but formidable figure, known for his cunning and cruel nature. Upon being betrothed to Le Zhi, the princess of a conquered nation, he dismisses her as a mere pawn in his brother Huo Xu's schemes, viewing her as a "beauty trap." Huo Xu, outwardly noble but inwardly driven by power and desire, believes he has everything under control until he finds himself imprisoned. His brother, the Crown Prince, then offers Le Zhi a knife, urging her to kill Huo Xu. In a shocking twist, Huo Du then presents Le Zhi with a choice: kill Huo Xu, or kill him first, leaving Huo Xu bewildered by his brother's apparent madness.