Summary
Hazel’s dream is simple: to cultivate her beloved farm. But when her eccentric grandfather’s old land investment suddenly becomes the prime location for the new Imperial Palace, her quiet life is turned upside down! Tasked with an impossible mission – to never be kicked off their property – Hazel finds herself the unlikely neighbor to a young, ambitious Emperor who envisions nothing less than a magnificent, pristine palace. Their first encounter is anything but regal: “What’s that smell?” he demands. “That, Your Majesty, would be the manure from my farm,” she calmly replies. Can a humble farm, complete with its earthy aromas, truly thrive amidst the splendor and strict etiquette of the Imperial Court? Join Hazel as she navigates palace intrigue, charming the empire’s elite one vegetable at a time, all while trying to protect her precious Marronnier Farm. Curious how a farm thrives next to royalty? Read chapter 1 to find out!