After Her True Identity as a Woman Is Revealed, the Third Prince Becomes a Doting Wife-Obsessed Husband

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Author:
一派胡言老大哥
Status:Ongoing

Summary

Si Nan is the daughter of Si Gongzhen, the Grand General of the Qian Kingdom, but she has been raised and presented to the world as a son. Her father, a legendary commander whose influence has grown so great that it overshadows the emperor, was permanently stationed at the northern frontier by Emperor Xiahou Yuan. To maintain the family's security and her own safety in the capital, Si Nan adopted the persona of a dissolute young nobleman, engaging in mischief and associating with a group of friends who are secretly kind-hearted. This disguise was necessary because her father had announced her birth as male to protect the family line, and as her feminine features became impossible to hide, she devised elaborate schemes to maintain the deception, including a notorious incident where she arranged for her twin brother to bathe with her friends to preserve the illusion.

Her life intersects with Xiahou Jin, the Third Prince, who has been her rival since childhood. Xiahou Jin is cold, aloof, and highly respected, yet he harbors a deep, unspoken history with Si Nan. Years prior, after Si Nan accidentally witnessed Xiahou Jin killing an assassin, she suffered a traumatic breakdown and lost her memory of him, leading Xiahou Jin to distance himself from the General's residence. The tension between them escalates when Si Nan and her friends set fire to the Third Prince's treasury. During the confrontation, a drunk Si Nan clings to Xiahou Jin, revealing a softer, more vulnerable side that unsettles the prince. Despite his initial irritation, Xiahou Jin finds himself unable to remain harsh, carrying her home and experiencing unfamiliar feelings of protectiveness and affection.

A significant turning point occurs when Si Nan discovers that the rumors praising her father's military prowess were deliberately spread by Assistant Minister Jin Yan in collusion with Prime Minister Li Quan to incite the emperor's suspicion and force the general to the frontier. Realizing the political danger, Si Nan investigates the conspiracy and is attacked by Li Quan's son, Li Bo, a skilled martial artist. During her escape, she disguises herself as a woman and is rescued by Xiahou Jin, who hides her in his carriage and treats her wound. This incident forces Si Nan to confront the reality that her identity is at risk of exposure, while also deepening the emotional bond between her and Xiahou Jin, who begins to question his own feelings for the person he once viewed as a nuisance.

The story reaches a critical climax during a celebration hosted in honor of the Grand General. An assassin attempts to kill the emperor, and Si Nan, despite her desire to maintain her careless persona, instinctively throws herself in front of the blow to protect the sovereign. She is severely wounded, and as she lies unconscious in Xiahou Jin's arms, the Grand Princess Xiahou Yanxi arrives, observing the intense concern displayed by the Third Prince. The narrative sets the stage for further political intrigue and romantic development, as Si Nan's secret identity, the conspiracy against her father, and her growing relationship with Xiahou Jin become increasingly intertwined.

Novel Items

Snow-plum Incense

Fragrance

A fragrant scent that Si Nan detects on Xiahou Jin while drunk. She comments on it affectionately, saying she really likes it and asks about what is in his sachet. The scent affects Xiahou Jin noticeably.

Sachet

Accessory

A perfume pouch that Luo Fu is making for Pei Ji. He asks her to finish it sooner, and she agrees to complete it within two days.

Fire on Third Prince's Treasury

Event

Si Nan and her friends secretly set fire to the Third Prince Xiahou Jin's treasury. This is the main event that brings Xiahou Jin to confront them at the restaurant. They believe they covered their tracks perfectly and will not be traced.

Wine

Materials

Wine stored in a bamboo tube that Cheng Youyou poured onto Mu Yu's leg wound as part of the treatment, producing a cold sensation.

Lotus pastries

Food

A plate of six lotus pastries left at the pawnshop, of which four remain after Grandma Mei and Mei Qian leave. Chen Acai eats one and comments on their deliciousness while criticizing the family for being pretentious.

Wooden box

Item

A simple wooden box used by Wu Liu to store and present his gifts to An Ruoyan, containing a jade bracelet, two gold bracelets, and a gold ring.

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nadaxzq Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ January 3,2025

I need to talk about how this author handles dialogue because it's doing something really interesting here. On the surface, there's not a ton of back-and-forth conversation—especially between Si Nan and Xiahou Jin—but what's NOT said carries enormous weight. Take this exchange after she treats his wounds: "We're done. I'm leaving." She strode to the door. Looking back, she saw Xiahou Jin still sitting exactly as before, without so much as sparing her a glance. He didn't even say thank you! The door slammed shut. That's it. That's the entire interaction. No gratitude, no explanation, no emotional acknowledgment. And yet it tells us everything about both characters. Si Nan expects reciprocity and is immediately frustrated when she doesn't get it. Xiahou Jin is so internally conflicted that he can't even form a simple thank you. The slammed door does more emotional work than a paragraph of dialogue could. Shou Yi's speech is the only real monologue, and it's perfectly calibrated. It's not overly dramatic or flowery—it's practical, almost awkward. "I didn't want to tell you this... but I can't bear seeing you treat His Highness this way." That's a servant speaking, not a poet. It feels earned. The narrative voice itself is worth discussing too. It's deeply internal, constantly filtering events through Si Nan's perspective. We get her suspicions, her misreadings, her dawning realizations. The author doesn't give us an omniscient narrator who knows everything—instead, we discover the conspiracy at the same pace Si Nan does, which makes the reading experience feel immediate and personal.

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lordaurelianpCN Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ April 3,2026

I need to talk about Xiahou Jin because this chapter absolutely destroyed me in the best way. This man has been the walking iceberg since chapter one and here he is—ripping apart his own priceless Shu brocade robe to bandage Si Nan's leg like it's the most natural thing in the world. Let me just quote this moment because it's everything: "I don't want you staining my carriage with blood." On the surface it sounds so cold and dismissive, right? But read between the lines and it's literally him saying 'I'm going to take care of you and I'm using the only excuse I know how.' The man cannot express care without wrapping it in three layers of sarcasm. And Si Nan—oh my god, Si Nan. She's been his rival for TEN YEARS and here she is abandoning every shred of pride, clasping her hands together, calling him 'the best Third Prince in all of Qian' just to survive. That moment where she has to act spoiled toward the person who's been her nemesis? That's not just plot convenience, that's character depth. She's smart enough to know exactly which weapon to use against him. But the real moment that got me was when Xiahou Jin looks at her after she's bandaged and the text says: "Deep within Xiahou Jin's icy eyes, a tiny spark flickered to life." He's never felt this before. The narration literally tells us he's twenty-three and has never experienced love. And it's toward SI NAN. The girl he's been clashing with since they were kids. The iceberg is melting and he doesn't even know why yet. I'm screaming. Also the forehead-biting scene? She bites his lip and his first reaction isn't anger—it's pointing at his own wound like 'look what you did' with this expression of helpless fondness. These two are so done with each other and so obviously into each other it's painful.

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RoKo505 Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ September 29,2025

I need to talk about Xiahou Jin because this character is doing things to me. The moment he called Lady Li "Shimu" — I literally gasped out loud. Think about what that means. He hasn't stepped foot in the General's Residence since that traumatic incident years ago. He deliberately distanced himself because he believed he failed Sinan. And yet here he is, using that intimate childhood term like it's nothing, like the years of separation evaporated in one sentence. But what really got me is how he behaves around Sinan. This man who is described as cold as mountain snow, who hates formalities and social gatherings — he follows her home. He decides to come inside despite not wanting to. He watches her sleep and pinches her cheek fat without even realizing he's doing it. When she shoves him away in the carriage, his first thought isn't anger, it's: Does she really dislike me that much? "She resembled a half-ripe apple... One that made people want to pick it... and savor it." I AM NOT OKAY. This is the same man who just killed a spy with one sword stroke and didn't flinch. Now he's over here having improper thoughts about his childhood friend. The contrast is everything. And Sinan? She's terrified of him, yes, but also clearly affected. That moment where she slaps her hand over his mouth to stop him from calling Lady Li "Shimu" and his lips move against her palm — the text says her palm carried the faint fragrance of pear blossoms and it sent a shiver through her. She FLUSHED. She fled. But she also came back for him later, risking everything to retrieve that box. Why? Because she cares. Even if she won't admit it.

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Fallenmeteor Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ July 10,2025

Let me think about what all these objects actually represent because this story is layered. The wooden box — it's the central symbol of this entire chapter. Two identical boxes. One contains a sword (Xiahou Jin's past, his martial identity, the weapon he used to protect her). The other supposedly contained a portrait (Sinan's hidden identity, the truth she's been concealing, the self she can't show the world). Lady Li bought both boxes from the same craftsman — a detail that feels almost fated. Like the universe itself is saying these two people are mirrors of each other. The sword is interesting too. It's described as old and rusted. Xiahou Jin hasn't used it in years. He left it behind when he left the General's Residence. Returning it is symbolic — he's returning a piece of his past, but also testing whether Sinan will recognize it, whether she'll remember what they shared. And the portrait that wasn't there? That's the real tragedy. Sinan's fear isn't just about embarrassment — it's about her secret identity being exposed. In this world, a woman disguised as a man in the General's Residence is committing a crime against the emperor. The portrait would be proof. The sword is just a sword. But the box containing it became a vessel for her deepest fear. "Concealing her identity was a crime of deceiving the emperor. Worse still... Knowing her secret would give him leverage over the General's Residence." Every object in this story carries weight. Every box, every sword, every pastries from the imperial palace — they're all threads in a much larger tapestry about identity, power, and the things we hide from the people we care about most.

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Joyon Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ June 20,2025

I just finished reading chapters 20-27 and I need a moment. The pacing in this section is absolutely relentless and I mean that as the highest compliment. Let me break down why this works so well. The chapter opens with Li Bo entering the brothel—that's your inciting incident for this whole sequence. He spots Si Nan, she gives him just enough information to send him the wrong direction, and then the chase begins. The author doesn't waste a single beat. Every paragraph either advances the plot or deepens the tension. There's no filler, no meandering description, no 'meanwhile back at the ranch' moments. The structure follows a classic rising action pattern but with smart variations. First the discovery (Li Bo finds the room empty), then the chase (Si Nan running through deserted streets), then the complication (Shou Yi spots her), then the false safety (she gets into the carriage), then the escalation (Li Bo catches up and boards the carriage), and finally the resolution-with-hook (they arrive at Xiahou Jin's residence instead of home). What I particularly appreciate is how the author controls the rhythm through scene length. The carriage confrontation with Li Bo is short and sharp—quick dialogue, quick tension, quick exit. But then once Li Bo leaves, the scene slows down dramatically. The bandaging sequence stretches out, the silence between them lingers, and that moment where their eyes meet and neither can look away? That's the author deliberately pressing the pause button so you FEEL the shift in their dynamic. The chapter ends on a question mark instead of a period, which is exactly the right choice. 'Why are we at your residence?' is the kind of line that makes you immediately open the next chapter. No drag, no rush, just perfect momentum.

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SunnyKikia6T Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ May 4,2025

The scene where Sinan leans over the lotus pond is one of those moments that just... stops time. "Most of the water lilies had already bloomed, looking particularly enchanting beneath the moonlit night. The gentle breeze lifted strands of her long hair. Her black robes blended seamlessly into the darkness. Standing there, she radiated a tranquil peace, as though time itself had slowed." I could see this. I could literally see this like it was a film frame. The moonlight on the water, the blooming lotus, the dark figure of Sinan against the night, and Xiahou Jin standing behind her in silence. The entire residence is quiet. No servants, no noise, just this one perfect moment between two people who have been circling each other for years. And then — she yawns, assumes he's gone, turns around, and he's RIGHT THERE. The contrast between that peaceful, almost romantic atmosphere and her absolute terror is hilarious and human. The General's Residence itself feels alive. The training grounds where they used to practice, the lotus pond, the storage room with the identical wooden boxes, Lady Li's bedroom where she's removing her hairpins like nothing happened. Every location serves the story. The night setting isn't just backdrop — it's essential. This is a story that happens in shadows and moonlight, in whispered conversations and half-seen expressions. The carriage scene at the beginning also deserves mention. The cold plum blossom scent, the confined space, Sinan asleep against Xiahou Jin's chest — it's intimate without being explicit, and the author knows exactly how to use physical proximity to build tension.

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