The Proud Lord and His Tsundere Minister

When it comes to writing, a reputation doesn't matter. What matters is having real skill, an exceptional talent, or at the very least some distinctive strength that can hold an audience. Take martial arts: you have to know how to fight and be able to win. Praise from outsiders is just smoke; what counts is being able to respect yourself behind closed doors. Steel must be strong before it can be forged. / Consider, everyone: is life not the same? (I love this style of writing, clear and unadorned.) --A reader review of The Arrogant Emperor and His Minister The Arrogant Emperor and His Minister, published in 2016 Back then, I was constantly moved to tears by these seemingly scattered, casual little exchanges. Even now, after all this time, seeing Su Jin and Ji Fang still makes me tear up. They were the hibiscus flower and the little puppy emperor from back then. [tears][tears] Reader "The Eighty-One-Year-Old Disciple of Xiangma" --A reader review of The Arrogant Emperor and His Minister A conversation between Su Jin and Ji Fang: "Su Jin, why aren't you looking at Ji Fang?" "Ji Fang was the first to look away." "Then, Ji Fang, why are you sneaking glances at Su Jin?" "Su Jin, if you weren't sneaking glances at Ji Fang, how would you know Ji Fang was sneaking glances at you?" "..." Original novel of The Arrogant Emperor and His Minister: author writing under the real name Su Renling Literary character profiles for The Arrogant Emperor and His Minister: Ji Fang (the emperor), Su Jin (the chancellor), Ji Shang (the young prince), Qi Xunyin (the fish maiden), Bai Youling (the dragon maiden), Su Yan/Bai Yan/Bai Ziya (Azure Dragon/White Lotus). Like a TV series, the novel is published in seasons, with 100 episodes per season. The sweet everyday life of a soft, adorable, silly young emperor and a cold, arrogant, expressionless chancellor. Seven sentences. Minimalist. Theme: