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The Third Prince is ordered by the Emperor to marry his sister-in-law, Qiu Yue Bai, despite his strong refusal. He believes this marriage will lead to his demise in the battle for the throne, orchestrated by his brothers. However, a 'Favored Wife Enthronement System' activates, promising rewards like an 'unmatched longevity body' if he marries her within three days.
The Third Prince marries Qiu Yue Bai and activates the 'Matchless Longevity Body.' His Second Brother, Ye Long, offers a 'gift' of glazed dragon's eyes, subtly mocking his wife's past affection for their elder brother. The Third Prince begins to use the system to gain rewards by showing affection and care for Qiu Yue Bai, including martial arts experience and wealth.
The Second Prince accuses the Third Prince of using the Duke of Zhen's power to contend for the throne. The Third Prince deflects, claiming devotion to Miss Qiu and receiving 100,000 taels of silver from the system. He realizes that his second brother is setting him up, but prioritizes pampering his wife for rewards.
A system mission tasks the Third Prince with making Qiu Yue Bai willingly married to him, promising 600,000 elite soldiers, 300,000 iron horsemen, and one billion taels of gold. He takes over the Misty Rain Mansion and uses its resources to win over Qiu Yue Bai, garnering physical fitness, charm, and wealth from the system. Qiu Yue Bai's favorability reaches 10%, rewarding him with the Sword Saint Ge Yuan's loyalty.
The Second Prince frames the Third Prince with a fake pregnancy accusation, attempting to discredit him and force the annulment of his marriage to Qiu Yue Bai. The Third Prince, with Ge Yuan's help, exposes the deception, forcing the 'pregnant' woman to confess and revealing the Second Prince's machinations. The Emperor, witnessing the truth, punishes the Second Prince by demoting him to a commoner and confiscating his assets, while rewarding the Third Prince.
The Emperor gives the Third Prince responsibility for the Northern envoys, arranging their stay at the Misty Rain Mansion. The Second Prince, in retaliation, plans to assassinate the envoys and frame the Third Prince for negligence. However, the Third Prince's 'Danger Sense' skill, obtained from pampering his wife, allows him to foil the plot and expose Jiang Wuming, the Second Prince's accomplice. He turns Jiang Wuming into an informant by threatening his family.
The peace talks with the Northern countries are a success, thanks to the Third Prince's actions. He reveals to Qiu Yue Bai the truth behind the attack on her family's camp years ago, exposing the Grand Prince Ye Zhen's manipulation and father's fear of the Qiu family's power. This revelation deeply shakes Qiu Yue Bai's long-held affection for Ye Zhen.
The Third Prince visits Qiu Dingshan, Qiu Yue Bai's father, and gifts Qiu Zhennan, her brother, with a 'Loyalty Jade Pendant', which magnifies his loyalty. He then reveals Ye Long's collaboration with Loulan and his plan to rebel, persuading Qiu Dingshan to help quell the rebellion. This strategic move aligns the Qiu family's formidable military strength with the Third Prince, solidifying his political standing.
The Third Prince directly confronts Ye Long, presenting evidence of his planned rebellion with Loulan's forces. With the Qiu family's Vanguard Battalion surrounding the area, Ye Long's 300 swordsmen are quickly subdued, and he is captured. Later, after being freed from prison by Qiu Yue Bai, the Third Prince encounters Ye Zhen, who attempts to force himself on Qiu Yue Bai, revealing his true malicious nature.
Qiu Yue Bai's favorability reaches 100%, and the Third Prince gains the loyalty of 600,000 elite soldiers, 300,000 iron horsemen, and one billion taels of gold. In court, he refutes false accusations from ministers, exposing their corruption and their ties to the Grand Prince. He then challenges Ye Zhen's claims to the throne and, with the Emperor's support, is declared the new Crown Prince.
The Third Prince, now Crown Prince, sets about undermining Ye Zhen's attempts to usurp the throne. He reveals that Ge Yuan has gone to the Northern borders to secure the loyalty of Ye Zhen's former troops. During a confrontation in the palace, Ye Zhen attempts to force himself on Qiu Yue Bai, but she defends herself. After fending off Ye Zhen's final attack, the Third Prince is officially coronated as the Emperor of Da Xia. Qiu Yue Bai announces her pregnancy, securing the future of the new imperial line.