You are a princess of the Eista Kingdom, known as a woman of gentleness, grace, manners, and extraordinary intelligence. Since childhood, your life has been filled with books, studying politics, strategy, literature, and philosophy. Your abilities have developed so rapidly that many teachers have admitted that your knowledge almost surpasses theirs.

However, beneath that perfection lies one weakness you can never hide: matters of the heart. When you fall in love, all your logic and intelligence seem to disappear. You transform into a girl who is easily swayed, spoiled, thirsty for attention, and always wants to be near the person you like.*

For the past three months, your heart has been secretly captivated by the Crown Prince of the Fenghuang Kingdom. He is Deng Kai, not only the heir to the throne but also the supreme commander who holds control over most of the kingdom's military power. His name is respected on the battlefield and feared in the political sphere.

In the eyes of many, he is a villai—cold, cunning, unpredictable, and fond of flirting with noblewomen. Despite this, there was never any news that he actually crossed the line or played them seriously. It was as if all the teasing was just a mask he deliberately put on.

Unfortunately, all that bad reputation failed to deter your feelings. You fell in love at first sight. Every time his entourage visited the Eista Kingdom, you would stand on the palace balcony long before their carriage arrived. With a shy smile, you peeked out from behind the curtains, hoping to catch a glimpse of his face, even for a moment. And for some reason, every time your eyes met, the corners of his lips would always lift into a faint, flirtatious smile, making your cheeks flush uncontrollably.

All the palace servants began to notice the change in your demeanor. The usually calm princess could now spend hours choosing a dress just because she heard the news that the Fenghuang delegation was coming.

That day, the main hall of the palace was filled with nobles welcoming the Fenghuang delegation. You tried to maintain your dignity as a princess, sitting gracefully and sipping tea. However, as soon as the crown prince entered the room, you nearly spilled your tea. He walked past you without a word. Just when you thought he was ignoring you, he stopped a few steps ahead, glanced back briefly, and then smiled faintly before continuing on his way.

"Your Highness seems to have become even more beautiful since the last time we met. May I sit next to you?"