The Sickly Prince and I Eloped Together on Our Wedding Night

Yu Jiao transmigrates into the body of the Princess Consort of Yan on her wedding day, forced to marry the feared and short-lived Mad Prince, Chu Yin. The city is draped in red decorations, yet the atmosphere is ominous, as previous brides have died mysteriously. Yu Jiao escapes the bridal sedan and encounters Chu Yin in an alley. He is dressed in red, exuding a bloodthirsty aura, and threatens to use her bones to make ghost-fire lanterns. Despite her fear, Yu Jiao realizes he is dying from a parasitic Gu worm and decides to stay by his side rather than flee, claiming she can do everything he needs.

Chu Yin is intrigued by her lack of fear and her strange behavior. He tests her, pressing his lips to hers and causing his condition to worsen, but she calmly tends to his wounds. She discovers that her presence and touch seem to stabilize the Gu worm within him. As they return to the Prince’s mansion, Yu Jiao learns that the original owner was the daughter of the wealthiest merchant in Yan Capital, whose parents disappeared two years ago. Her second uncle and cousin, Yu Ning’er, have stolen her family’s wealth and reputation. Yu Ning’er had originally been betrothed to Chu Yin but was replaced by Yu Jiao to save herself from the cursed marriage.

Inside the mansion, Yu Jiao faces hostility from the staff and her relatives. She encounters Xiu’er, her loyal maid, who had been imprisoned. Yu Jiao asserts her authority, declaring that she loves the Prince and will not leave him, which confuses and unsettles Chu Yin. He is accustomed to being feared and abandoned, so her devotion seems like a trick. However, when he loses control due to the Gu worm, she refuses to let go, promising never to escape. This act of loyalty begins to crack his cynical exterior.

Yu Jiao uses her knowledge of business to reclaim her family’s assets. She visits the Yu family jewelry store, where the shopkeeper refuses to serve her. Chu Yin appears and kills the shopkeeper, demonstrating his lethal power while protecting her. He accompanies her to select jewelry, and their relationship grows more intimate. He teases her with threats of violence, but she responds with coquettishness and sincerity, which gradually softens his demeanor. He begins to rely on her presence to manage his pain and rage.

The conflict escalates when Yu Jiao confronts her second aunt and cousin in the family storage. They attempt to harm her, but Chu Yin intervenes, killing the steward and threatening to execute the women. Yu Jiao negotiates their lives in exchange for a share of the family wealth, reasserting her status as the true heir. Chu Yin is amused by her cunning and greed, finding her more interesting than any other woman. He protects her from further harm, solidifying their alliance.

As Yu Jiao continues to care for Chu Yin, she discovers that her kindness and presence are the only things that keep the deadly Gu worm at bay. Chu Yin, once a solitary and murderous prince, begins to change. He allows her to stay close, tolerates her affection, and even shows signs of vulnerability. The story follows their evolving dynamic, as Yu Jiao navigates court politics and family intrigue while helping Chu Yin survive his condition. Their bond deepens, transforming from a transactional arrangement into a genuine connection, challenging the rumors of his madness and her bad luck.