My Sassy 'Crown Princess' Novel

In "My Sassy 'Crown Princess'" by Ye Yiluo, a young man is confronted with the shocking news that Prince Yu wishes to marry him. Utterly bewildered, he questions the prince's sanity, speculating if exclusion, impotence, or a desperate need for a bride are the reasons behind his proposal, especially considering women are now a rarity. He is informed that Prince Yu is in fact a paragon of virtue, described as charming, majestic, and possessing both civil and martial accomplishments, all while being in perfect health. The perplexing question of why Prince Yu would seek to marry him remains, with the answer pointing to the young man's widespread notoriety. His fame is confirmed, but upon inquiring about the specifics of his reputation, he learns he is known for being ugly, useless, destined for an early death, a freak, immoral, and shameless.