The Marquis Wants to Resign

Black robes, yellow vests, blades in hand, slaughtering all under heaven!

Everyone fears the Imperial Brocade Guards. They say the guards are cold-hearted and cruel, ruthless killers who wipe out entire families.

But Luo Huakai, tricked into becoming one of the Six Marquises of the Imperial Brocade Guards, feels nothing but aggrieved.

It was that coward Zhao who gave the order!

Why wipe out a whole family when opening a tavern is so much more fun?

The tavern opens, and customers come in droves.

Hey! Hey, miss, killing people is no fun. How about coming over for a drink?

Zhang Mo, her partner on the mission: ...Third Brother, do you remember we're looking for the Emperor's younger sister?

Couple: A marquis determined to quit and open a tavern x a demonic sect maiden determined to inherit the sect leader's position

Synopsis for the completed book "The Many Faces of Si Cheng"

Ye Shu, the newly appointed Imperial Brocade Guard's Inner Division Si Cheng, loves experiencing different lives and role-playing. She seems incredibly lucky, and is known by the public as a smug, sycophantic toady who sucks up to her superiors and bullies her inferiors.

Ye Shu: That's right, I'm acting. Pretty good, huh? ^v^

Shen Xiu, a seasoned Si Cheng of the Court of Judicial Review, quietly works away at the court to achieve his goals. He especially can't stand how the Outer Division of the Imperial Brocade Guards treats the current emperor as if he were nobody. He's a staunch royalist.

Shen Xiu: Of course, I'd be even happier if His Majesty would agree sooner. =∧=

The two had nothing to do with each other, until an imperial decree forced them to investigate a case together. They uncovered countless secrets.

Shen Xiu: Hey! He's actually a woman. Hey! His Majesty knew she was a woman. Hey!! So she's really her!! >v<

Ye Shu: Hey, how did he figure it out? Hey, that's my brother? Hey, so that's how it is..., _

While investigating the case:

Shen Xiu: Shu Lang, how about we get two rooms after all? ≧v≦

Ye Shu, struggling to stay calm: No, this will make it easier to act. ^_^

Shen Xiu: Shu Lang, this dress... I don't need to wear it, do I? ≧o≦

Ye Shu: Disguises are essential! ^v^

At the very end:

Ye Shu: By the way, how did you figure out I was actually a woman?

Shen Xiu: Well, that night... ≧v≦

Ye Shu: Hmm?

Shen Xiu: I watched you soak in the lake all night to get the poison out of your system. =_=

Ye Shu: What! OoO

Shen Xiu: I also helped scare off the enemies, gathered dead branches, stayed with you while you dried off, and escorted you back to the city! ≧v≦

Ye Shu: What? ≧o≦

Shen Xiu: So, will you marry me? ≧o≦

A few warnings:

1. The writing gradually gets silly. If the opening feels too serious, feel free to skip ahead.

2. The story starts with the male lead, then the female lead appears.

3. There are mysteries to solve, so bring your brain. (Or don't. I'll solve them all in the end anyway.)

4. The leads' relationship changes gradually. Things aren't that great between them at first.

5. The palace scenes are more serious. It's the kind of place where acting up can cost you your head.

A super-smart heroine with average fighting skills, Ye Shu x an average-smart hero with extraordinary fighting skills, Shen Xiu

P.S. The story is told from both the male lead's and female lead's perspectives.

This story's goals:

Double standards! Flirting! Obvious sweetness! Subtle sweetness! Every chapter must be sweet!

Theme: Be content and you'll always be happy.