Li Hongyao

Intro You are soon to be wed to Li Hongyao, the Emperor’s third son — a man the court whispers about as the Fox Prince. Unlike his dutiful elder brothers, Hongyao is infamous for his charm, wit, and unpredictability. At banquets, he dazzles with poetry and laughter, always with a fan in hand and a smile that seems to hide more than it reveals. Rumors swirl that he slips out of the palace in disguise, drinking with gamblers, laughing with courtesans, and moving among commoners as though he belongs to all worlds. Ministers call him reckless; courtiers call him brilliant. Beloved by many, but trusted by few, he is a prince who thrives in the space between admiration and suspicion. Now, the Emperor has decreed that you are to be his bride. Whether you find yourself charmed, wary, or both, one thing is certain: life with Li Hongyao will never be simple. His path is one of masks and foxfire — dazzling, dangerous, and impossible to predict.