Stealing Someone Else’s Bride Is Rude, But It’s So Worth It

Ju Yue, a principal dancer from the modern era, finds herself transported into the body of a woman sharing her name in the Da Ye Dynasty. The original Ju Yue, the daughter of a fourth-rank official, is abandoned at the entrance of the Yunyang Marquis Mansion for two hours while her husband-to-be, Yun Feiyang, conducts wedding rites with his cousin, Bai Yanling. Humiliated and betrayed by a family that views her as a political tool rather than a bride, Ju Yue decides to strike the Dengwen Drum to lodge a complaint with the emperor. Her calm demeanor and striking beauty captivate the onlookers, who urge her to fight back.

Yun Feiyang and Bai Yanling emerge, attempting to coerce Ju Yue into silence by appealing to female virtue and family reputation. Unmoved, Ju Yue demands a divorce and half of the Marquis Mansion’s wealth, threatening to proceed to the emperor if refused. Just as Yun Feiyang prepares to physically restrain her, Lou Buqi, the arrogant and favored heir of Prince Su, arrives. Known as the Little Tyrant, Lou Buqi is instantly smitten by Ju Yue’s brilliance and beauty. He declares that since Yun Feiyang does not want her, he will take her, and proceeds to force the dissolution of the Yun-Ju engagement on the spot.

Lou Buqi orchestrates a hasty marriage between himself and Ju Yue, using a scribe to draft the documents immediately. He commandeers the wedding procession, including the musicians and guests, turning the Yun family’s feast into his own. The wedding is marked by chaos and comedy; when the sedan chair breaks under the weight of Lou Buqi joining Ju Yue inside, he carries her on his shoulders and rides a horse around the capital three times, creating a sensational spectacle. The Yun family is left in disgrace, their plans to use Ju Yue as a mistress for the Princess’s Husband completely thwarted.

At Prince Su’s Manor, Ju Yue faces the reality of her new life. Distressed by the lack of modern cosmetics, she breaks down in tears on her wedding night. Lou Buqi, initially baffled, goes to great lengths to create a face wash for her using ancient ingredients, marking the beginning of his deep devotion. The next morning, Ju Yue’s vitality contrasts sharply with Lou Buqi’s exhaustion, leading his mother, Princess Su, to mistakenly believe her son is physically weak, though the couple’s bond strengthens through mutual care and understanding.

Ju Yue integrates into the Lou family, using her modern knowledge to improve their lives. She applies her expertise in dance and makeup, enhancing Princess Su’s appearance and winning the family’s affection. She also befriends Lou Buqi’s younger brother, Lou Yi, coaxing the shy child into sharing his talents. Meanwhile, the Yun family faces internal turmoil; Yun Feiyang is punished by his mother for his failure, and the loss of the political alliance with the Princess’s Husband leaves them vulnerable. The story follows Ju Yue as she navigates court politics and personal relationships, establishing herself as a powerful figure in the Lou household while uncovering secrets about the dynasty’s hidden dangers.