The Confucian Brocade-Clad Guard, and the Princess Who Can’t Stop Spoiling Him

Su Chen transmigrates, and in his literary pool grows a single ink plum. Solving cases earns literary energy, which nourishes the cold plum. When it blossoms, it unlocks a combat skill. From then on, Great Sheng has an unusual Embroidered Uniform Guard: While others cultivate righteous energy by reading, he nurtures an ink plum by solving cases; while others seek fame through the imperial exams, he recites poetry to unleash combat skills; while others study swordsmanship under a master, he recites “The Road to Shu Is Hard” and sends fourth-rank martial artists fleeing in panic. The great scholars of the court gather to discuss: What exactly is Su Chen's deal? Su Chen says, “The Confucian path? The martial path? It doesn't matter.” Until one night, the Princess Consort summons him to her study. “I hear you've set yourself a goal?” Su Chen blinks. “What goal?” “To become the live-in son-in-law of the Taiyi Sect.” She smiles knowingly. “I think being the son-in-law of the Embroidered Uniform Guard would be pretty good, too.” Su Chen: ??? Your Highness, let me explain