Reborn as a Corrupt Official

In his previous life, Ye Ning was captivated by the Second Prince and gave everything he had to help him bring down the Crown Prince and ascend the throne. But just as the Second Prince's rule grew secure, Ye Ning's entire clan was destroyed.

Forced to watch his father and brothers die, Ye Ning was imprisoned by the Second Prince and made to suffer a fate worse than death.

When he awoke from a dream one day, he had returned to the days when he was still a carefree young wastrel. Ye Ning swore that in this life, he would keep his fate firmly in his own hands, avenge his family, protect his loved ones, and be a little kinder to the Sixth Prince, Chu Ling, the only person who had risked his life to save Ye Ning when he was in danger...

He would never make the same mistakes again.

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Ye Ning played the world for a fool, while the Ye family seemed steadfastly loyal.

Only when he fell into the abyss did the Second Prince finally wake from his dream in shock. "Didn't you love me?"

"Love you?" Ye Ning leaned down with a soft laugh, no longer hiding the scorn and hatred in his eyes. "I was pretending..."

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At some point, everyone noticed that the Ye family's stunning young wastrel had changed.

He was learned, skilled in martial arts, and a master of intrigue, with a graceful bearing and exquisite looks...

One glance from him on Chang'an's horse track was enough to capture the hearts of everyone from young women in the royal city to members of the imperial family.

Even the new emperor, who had always been cold and never let his emotions show, began to look at him differently.

*

In his previous life, Ye Ning and Chu Ling were mortal enemies.

In this life, Ye Ning was a "treacherous minister" in the eyes of some, while Chu Ling won the people's love and rose to the highest seat.

One night, Ye Ning bowed and pleaded guilty. "All the ministers demand that Your Majesty punish the traitor and root out evil. Will Your Majesty punish me?"

Chu Ling bent down and drew Ye Ning into his arms, his voice low and dark. "I shall punish you in another way, my beloved minister..."

*

At first, Chu Ling only wanted to protect the young man who had repeatedly come to his aid. But later, he wanted to be his hero for all time, keeping him safe and ensuring his life was smooth and peaceful.

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(Overbearing, scheming, possessive, ruthless top x cunning, ruthless, outwardly wastrel-like beauty bottom)

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