(Lighthearted + Two Strong Leads + Sweet Romance)
The moment Xie Shiyu opens his eyes, he has gone from being the second-generation heir of a wealthy family to a penniless ancient scholar.
The original owner studied for thirteen years without even passing the entry-level exam, then worked in the fields until he developed a high fever. As for Xie Shiyu, he can't carry a load on his shoulder or lift a thing with his hands.
If he can't make a living with his muscles, he'll do it with his brain. And if his brain doesn't work, he'll use his face.
With not a penny to his name, he heads into the market and bumps straight into the Grand Princess, a decisive woman who helped the young emperor ascend the throne when she was just twelve.
"I need a live-in son-in-law," she says, looking down at him.
The whole capital laughs: the Princess's residence has taken in a useless freeloader.
Xie Shiyu doesn't care. What's wrong with living off his wife? He married the most exalted and most untouchable woman in all the land.
He eats like a king every day and couldn't be more comfortable.
When the other royal consorts come asking him for advice, he leads these "fellow sufferers" to quietly make a fortune.
Then one day, the Grand Princess slaps a stack of books down in front of him. "You've made enough money. Now go earn yourself a degree."
Xie Shiyu: ...
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