Also known as: Conquering the Entire Luo Dynasty with a Single Brush
Two male leads, featuring an arrogant and domineering marquis paired with a book-loving, slow-to-catch-on sickly young man.
A marriage contract means that Yan Sui's younger sister, who depends on him for everything, is about to marry into the marquis's household.
Unable to bear the thought of her suffering, he switches identities with her and volunteers to take her place, marrying the marquis rumored to be a ruthless killer who suffers from a hidden illness.
But the substitution is exposed, and Yan Sui becomes a laughingstock in the capital. Unable to bear the gossip, his sister disappears without a trace.
Yan Sui writes books, only for his legitimate elder brother to plagiarize them and expose his secret pen name. Yan Sui's reputation is left in ruins.
In the end, he dies in a sea of flames.
He is given another chance by the heavens. In this life, Yan Sui will change it all.
“Chunshen has a new book out! If we're late, we won't have anything to talk about at the young ladies' banquet.”
The bookstore is packed with maids, all determined to get a copy of The Kite String Tied by Mistake for their mistresses.
“Our teacher recommended Chunshen's books. If we don't read them, we won't be able to answer his questions!”
Groups of scholars gather around to read Plucking Osmanthus in the Moon Palace.
“What is this current affairs gazette? It has both strange tales and the latest news from all over. Wait, why is there only the first chapter? We have to wait for the next issue to read more?”
The Son of Heaven receives a gazette that happens to offer a solution to a natural disaster in one region. The name “Chunshen” resounds throughout the capital.
Noble scions seek him out and make tempting offers, each hoping to bring him into their service.
Meanwhile, in the marquis's rear courtyard, one man, elegant and refined, bends down to tease a snow-white cat.
Another, imposing and fearsome, sits upright in the hall.
“Mine.”
