#Historical Romance #Strong Female Lead #Woman Disguised as a Man #Imperial Examinations #Political Intrigue #Power Fantasy #Economics Whiz
From the start, I was sold to a landlord's dim-witted son as a bride to bring him good fortune, while my parents used the money from selling me to pay my younger brother's school fees!
At the brink of despair, I, a modern economics PhD, awakened!
The [Economics Compendium] opened in my mind. Game theory, macroeconomic regulation, SWOT analysis... All were weapons in my hands!
The wicked landlord tried to force himself on me? I hit back with financial sanctions and left him penniless, begging on his knees!
My jealous rival played dirty and framed me? I used logical models to ruin her reputation and make her the target of public scorn!
Powerful courtiers tried to monopolize the court? With a one-two punch of futures and government bonds, I took control of the nation's economic lifeline!
I cut off my long hair and disguised myself as a man. From a country girl to earning the top honors in all six imperial examinations, I fought my way to the throne room!
The regent, who wielded power over the court and was ruthless in his decisions, was convinced he had fallen for a man, and blushed as he chased after me every day.
"Yun Shu, even if you're a man, I'll accept you!"
I smiled calmly and took off my top scholar's robe. "Sorry, Your Highness, but I am a woman. Also, I want the position of Grand Secretary!"
