The Evolution of a Spoiled Brat

[New Story] The Day-to-Day Pursuit of a Wife by the Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review The emperor wants to set up Shen Mingrun and Gu Xuanjia. Shen Mingrun turned pale: "Oh no!" The first time they met, she had the misfortune of running into the Court of Judicial Review arresting someone. He nearly took her for a criminal. Shen Mingrun clutched her poor heart: "If I can't afford to offend him, I can at least avoid him." But just as she finished packing, the cold-faced Assistant Minister blocked her path! "Miss Shen is implicated in a case. Please come with me." "W-what case? I haven't murdered anyone or set anything on fire!" Shen Mingrun stammered in fright. Gu Xuanjia said coldly, "Flirting without taking responsibility and refusing to honor your betrothal. According to the law, you'll be sentenced to life imprisonment." "What? Wait... What law is that?" Shen Mingrun suddenly grew wary. Gu Xuanjia couldn't help laughing. "The law of the Gu household, naturally." The emperor's favorite: an Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review who's aloof at first and secretly flirtatious once you get to know him. Clever and quick-witted, beautiful and charming, and guided by the principle of "Don't bother me and I won't bother you": the daughter of a fifth-rank circuit intendant in Jiangnan. A sweet one-on-one romance. Wei Cong only wanted to be a carefree young dandy in Yangzhou, spending her days eating, drinking, and having fun. Who could have guessed she'd become the heir of a duke's estate overnight? Since that was the case, she might as well become a full-fledged wastrel. But her good times didn't last long before someone discovered she was a woman in disguise. Just as Wei Cong was fretting over her career as a dandy, Cheng Jiuheng dropped out of the sky. "Marry me. It won't get in the way of your life as a dandy." She thought that sounded like a pretty good idea. Little did she know she'd fallen into a wolf's den, never to get out again. Reading Guide: 1. I'll try to update daily. Mwah! 2. The story takes place in Yangzhou for the first 14 chapters, then moves to the capital. 3. There will be some mystery-solving. I'm a newbie and sometimes do silly things, so please go easy on me, dear readers. I'll keep improving! 4. Please add to your library and leave comments! You're the reason I keep writing. Sending love and kisses! Theme: