Summary Part One: “You’re freaking out,” Mianmian says as she pokes his forehead. “You think so loudly. It must be a nightmare in your head.” “I haven’t even met him. I signed that fucking contract and pledged myself to a guy I’ve never even seen!” “Yeah, to the most handsome man in the country. Literally. There was a vote.” Or: The worst omega is hired to be the best alpha's concubine. Awkward hair-combing ensues.

Summary Part Two: Wei Wuxian and Lan Zhan enter the main tent. The chatter fades away, and dozens of shocked faces turn to them. Wei Wuxian clutches his sword and lifts his chin. "Fuck 'em." "Mn." Or the worst omega and the best alpha got married, and they're making it everyone's problem. Also, omegas are restless, Wen Ruohan and his sons are gross, and a baby is dramatic.

Mojo's comments: What a delightful series. And for some reason, it was never quite what I was expecting, which was simply lovely. The world building in this one is subtle: it's never fed to you as exposition, but rather shown through various experiences. Omegas here are kept and trained in temples until they're contracted to an alpha as a concubine (to make more alphas). If you're like me and feel a little upset at approaching involuntary sex work and dub-con situations, rest assured that there are none here. Much to WWX's frustration. WWX and LWJ fall in love, as is inevitable, against a backdrop of recognizing that tradition is harmful and sweeping cultural change. And also an oncoming war with the Wens. This was such a fun ride, and I read it in two days. Go nuts with it, y'all. You'll love it.