I Was Crossdressing But Ended Up Married

Yael Larin disguised herself as a man and became part of the Sixth Prince’s army.

At last, the grueling civil war was over. Her liege ascended to the throne as emperor, and the victory banquet was filled with light and joy.

Yael watched as Marcus, the man she had secretly loved for years, was appointed Grand General.

‘It’s time to end this one-sided love.’

Now that everything was settling down, he would likely marry soon. When that time came, she’d congratulate him, leaving this bittersweet first love—and that night he doesn’t even remember—as nothing more than a memory.

She had sworn to live as a man. Perhaps she could still be a good friend.

But then—

“The Prime Minister and the Grand General should get married.”

This crazy emperor spouted nonsense, and—

“I accept.”

Why, just why, is the general agreeing to it?!

“I will block the general’s marriage prospects. Please propose!”

And why am I the only sane one left?!

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“I always felt like you were drawing a line between us, so I wanted to get closer.”

As Marcus smiled softly and said those words, I felt my head spin.

I must end this engagement without revealing I’m a woman. I need to know my place, leave this as a mere one-sided love, and move on, yet—

This man is way too close.

Is this the kind of thing normal friends do?