The Marquis in Black

Chen Zhang, the Marquis of Black Robes, is the emperor’s killing blade. He is violent and coldhearted.

Du Zhou of Jiangnan is the young master of the wealthiest family in the realm. He runs a business and greets everyone with a smile.

They say young Master Du offered a thousand gold pieces for the Marquis of Black Robes’ life, wishing he would drop dead on the spot.

When Du Zhou sees the report, he pats the Marquis on the shoulder. “I’m offering a thousand gold pieces for your life. Will you take it?”

Chen Zhang, the Marquis of Black Robes, looks at her and smiles faintly. “Why offer a thousand gold pieces, my lady? A single coin will do.”

Disguised as a man:

Chen Zhang, the Marquis of Black Robes, believes his rival, Du Zhou, is no ordinary person.

There are two ways to look at it.

First, Chen Zhang initially thinks Du Zhou is his opponent, but they end up as allies.

Second, Chen Zhang thinks Du Zhou is a man, but she turns out to be a woman.

The Marquis of Black Robes decides Du Zhou is extraordinary in every way: not only can her loyalties change, but her gender too. So he promptly asks for her hand in marriage.

A ruthless male lead with no regrets x a peacock of a heroine who never lets a slight go unanswered. The heroine has disguised herself as a man, and she’s a peacock even in disguise. Rivals become lovers, then partners for life. Fictional setting, no historical research.

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Theme: A somewhat difficult romance