The Entire Court of Ministers Has Returned!

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A passionate puppy-like emperor who's taken a modern MBTI test x a perceptive, rational, cool-headed genius minister and wife

Lin Qingying was born into a military family, but his frail health led him to abandon martial arts for literature. He resolved to shoulder the affairs of the world and help its people.

He diligently studied the classics and faithfully attended court every day, until one day he suddenly discovered that every official in the court... had gone mad!

The upright and righteous Minister of Rites suddenly slammed his hand on the table at a palace banquet and shouted something like:

"Odd numbers change, even numbers don't!"

Then he burst into tears and charged toward the emperor, flailing wildly.

From then on, things spiraled out of control.

Everyone seemed possessed by something unclean.

His father, a peerless general, wore a wicked grin. "Let me raise a cup. Pour one out!"

His refined and proper cousin was playing chicken-fighting with the minister from earlier, one leg propped up!

Even the most dignified and elegant emperor stepped onto the imperial desk, beaming with excitement. "My dear ministers, eat and drink your fill. Let's strive toward achieving a moderately prosperous society by the thirteenth year of Qiyun. I'll start by chugging this!"

"..."

At first, Lin Qingying simply accepted it calmly and continued to serve the country.

Someone had to stay sane, after all.

Until one time, during a secret visit incognito, the emperor hid his identity and pretended to be Lin Qingying's wife for the sake of a power struggle at court?

After they returned to the capital, rumors spread that he and the emperor were involved.

Nobody knew the true identity of his wife, so in the court officials' eyes, the emperor had become the other man!

The rumors exploded in an instant. Fanfiction about the two of them spread through every street and alley.

"The Son of Heaven has stolen another man's love!"

"The first emperor in history to be a homewrecker!!!"

One day after court, the emperor cornered him at the entrance to the imperial study, one hand braced against the wall behind his ear.

Lin Qingying's heart pounded as the emperor leaned close, their breaths mingling.

"My dear minister."

"The people are saying I'm the other man."

The emperor smiled. His tone was as casual as if he were discussing the weather.

"Shall we... make it true?"

Lin Qingying's heart lurched into a frantic rhythm.

He heard the man lean close to his ear and say slowly:

"Actually, I've liked you for a long, long time."

The gong, along with some of his ministers, transmigrated back to the past to reform the ancient workplace. The shou did not transmigrate.

The names come from:

I wish to ride the wind back home, yet fear the jade towers above are too cold.

Dancing beneath the moon, my shadow is clear. How could life among mortals be better?

Lou Yuyu x Lin Qingying

[Reading Guide]

* A silly, sweet, satisfying story. Hehehe. Important things are said three times!

* Mutual secret crushes, childhood friends

* Both are each other's one and only. The emperor may be an emperor, but he's gay!

* Everything in this story is for the romance. I decide what happens to my characters. If you dislike anything, don't bother telling me. Just leave. If you stay and keep reading, I'll assume you've turned love into hate!

There's an upcoming novel on my page. Come check it out if you're interested: Two powerful vampires take on the entertainment industry.

Theme: Shoulder the affairs of the world and help its people.