Returning to Court Today

In the third year of Chong'an, when the people of the capital saw the new top scholar riding past, they couldn't help exclaiming what a handsome young gentleman he was. That year, the barbarians threatened the borders of Great Chu. The emperor ordered Xie Xun to go to war alongside Princess Linchuan, the most beautiful woman in Great Chu, famed throughout the land. Word also spread that the princess had personally petitioned to fight alongside him. On the day the army departed, everyone praised how well matched they were. It was a pity that Scholar Xie seemed to come from a humble family, and in an era that prized pedigree, was not worthy of the princess. They say the new top scholar, Xie Xun, writes brilliant essays and is also a formidable martial artist. They say the new top scholar, Xie Xun, has red lips, bright teeth, a tall, graceful figure, and the bearing of an elegant gentleman. He is truly handsome. They say the new top scholar is handsome and talented, but unfortunately... Every dynasty prizes pedigree, yet Xie Xun comes from a humble family. But when he stands beside Her Highness Princess Linchuan, no one can help but sigh at what a perfectly matched couple they make! What a pity about their respective status. When the imperial edict of marriage was issued, the Duke of Qingguo went to the palace to thank the emperor on behalf of his son. Only then did everyone learn that Lord Xie was the timid, foolish young heir from ten years ago, who had concealed his identity to enter government service. Princess Linchuan is peerless in both beauty and talent, unmatched under heaven. In the eyes of the world, her only blemish was her childhood friendship with the spineless young heir of the Duke of Qingguo. Who could have expected that ten years later, her old friend would return as a dazzlingly talented and elegant gentleman? Watch how the scheming top scholar and the cool, aloof princess fall in love while constantly clashing.