My Wife Is So Alluring

Wen Ruochu awakens in the ancestral forest of Yuanzu with no memory of her past, her mind a blank slate save for a vague sense of loss and a portrait of a man she believes is her husband. Dressed in a disheveled pomegranate-red gown, she is attacked by a blood-covered beast until Jiang Yanzhi, the Crown Prince of Yuanqi Kingdom, intervenes with a silver crescent bow. Upon seeing his face, Wen Ruochu immediately recognizes him from the portrait that has hung in her room for sixteen years, a gift from her elder brother who claimed the man in the painting would be her destined husband. She addresses him as "husband," but Jiang Yanzhi, whose expression remains icy and unreadable, denies the claim. He is haunted by recurring dreams of a delicate woman who marries another after he clears all obstacles for her, and he fears falling into the same emotional entanglement. Despite his coldness, he cannot bring himself to abandon her and wraps her in his cloak as she shivers in the autumn wind.

Wen Ruochu, unaware of the political weight of her situation, attempts to win Jiang Yanzhi’s affection through domestic gestures. She ventures into the kitchen to cook, resulting in a disastrous fire that destroys the kitchen and leaves her face smeared with soot. Jiang Yanzhi, though frustrated, shows a flicker of resignation and concern. Later, she brews a refreshing mint and lemongrass tea, revealing that she has lost most of her memories and only possesses a white jade pendant carved with the character "Chu." Jiang Yanzhi recognizes the script as belonging to Tianhuang Kingdom and begins to suspect she may be the woman from his dreams, though he remains guarded. He orders his subordinate, Zhao Feng, to investigate her origins while preparing to return to the capital, assigning her to Ganqing Courtyard, the residence designated for the future Crown Princess.

Upon returning to the capital, rumors spread that the Crown Prince has brought a mysterious woman into his residence, unsettling the noble families who have long coveted the position of Crown Princess. Xie Wan, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor, is particularly alarmed. She has spent years preparing for this role, practicing the "Ten Thousand Birds Returning to the Phoenix" dance for the upcoming Huacai Festival, where the Crown Princess will be chosen. Xie Wan attempts to intercept Jiang Yanzhi at the Embroidery Pavilion, but he coldly dismisses her, prioritizing Wen Ruochu’s comfort. Wen Ruochu, oblivious to the political intrigue, innocently asks if Xie Wan likes her husband, triggering Jiang Yanzhi’s protective instincts. He publicly asserts his authority, warning Xie Wan to mind her own business, which humiliates her and deepens her resentment.

The tension escalates as Jiang Yanzhi’s inner demons surface. During a visit to Kongzhu Temple, he seeks answers from Master Fuchen regarding his dreams, fearing that his fate is predetermined by past lives. Meanwhile, Wen Ruochu’s innocent affection continues to erode his defenses. She follows him to the temple, dances joyfully in the maple grove, and eventually confronts his loneliness in a dim hall, offering him comfort. Their relationship deepens as they return to the residence, where they engage in domestic activities like flying a kite. However, Xie Wan’s family plots against Wen Ruochu, hiring thugs to harm her at Bichun Garden. Jiang Yanzhi, aware of the conspiracy through his intelligence network, dismisses the threat with cold confidence, knowing his presence is sufficient protection. The story unfolds against a backdrop of political maneuvering, with Tianhuang Kingdom’s military movements adding urgency to the Crown Prince’s duties, while Wen Ruochu’s true identity and connection to the dreams remain the central mystery driving the narrative forward.