The Many Faces of Si Cheng

This novel will be completed and become a paid series on November 3, 2021. The chapters switching to paid access start with Chapter 24.

Ye Shu, newly appointed Director of the Inner Office of the Imperial Brocade Guard, enjoys experiencing life and is especially fond of role-playing. She seems to be incredibly lucky and is known by the world as an arrogant flatterer who bullies those beneath her and fawns on those above her.

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

Shen Xiu, a seasoned Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, has been squatting in the Court of Judicial Review to achieve his aims. He especially can't stand the Outer Office of the Imperial Brocade Guard acting as though the emperor doesn't matter. He's a genuine loyalist.

Shen Xiu: Of course, it would be even better if His Majesty would give in sooner. =∧=

Two people who had nothing to do with each other are suddenly thrown together by an imperial decree and have no choice but to investigate cases as a team, uncovering countless secrets along the way.

Shen Xiu: Huh! She's actually a woman. Huh! His Majesty knew she was a woman. Huh!! So she's that person! >v<

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

While investigating cases

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

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

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

Ye Shu: Disguises are absolutely necessary! ^v^

And finally

Ye Shu: By the way, how did you figure out that 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 neutralize the poison. =_=!

Ye Shu: Huh! OoO

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

Ye Shu: Huh! ≧o≦

Shen Xiu: So, how about we get married? ≧o≦

A few warnings before you start:

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

2. The male lead starts from the start; the female lead appears afterward.

3. There are mysteries, so bring your brain (though you don't have to; I'll solve them eventually anyway).

4. The leads' relationship develops gradually, and they don't get along very well at first.

5. The palace scenes are more serious. In a place like that, acting out can easily cost you your head.

Ye Shu, a female lead with off-the-charts intelligence and average combat skills x Shen Xiu, a male lead with average intelligence but off-the-charts combat skills.

P.S. The novel is told from both the male and female leads' perspectives.

This novel's goals:

Double standards! Flirting with each other! Obvious sweetness! Subtle sweetness! Every chapter must have sweetness!

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