Young Master, Your Persona Is Falling Apart

I’m Shen Tang, better known as “the most shameless rascal in Great Liang.” And I’m not being modest. Last month, I made His Highness Prince Duan kneel outside the imperial study, wailing for his parents, then “borrowed” three hundred thousand taels of silver from his estate to fill the national treasury. The old emperor scolded me for causing trouble, then quietly asked, “Just how much is in Prince Duan’s private vault? Take me along next time.” That’s right. I’m the emperor’s secret weapon for raising money. But today, I’ve landed in trouble. The Empress Dowager summoned me to the palace with an edict. Smiling warmly, she told me, “Tang, I’ve found you a fine match: His Highness the Crown Prince.” Me: “…”