Xue Wangshu, Princess of Anling Commandery, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden, with skin like ice and bones like jade. She was unquestionably the most beautiful woman in the capital, and the goddess of countless noble young men's dreams.
An accident left her in the hands of bandits. Fortunately, Pei Jiaming rescued her. Xue Wangshu felt grateful and was about to thank him when she noticed a strange panel hovering above his head.
[Female Lead's Affection +10]
Xue Wangshu's heart skipped a beat. She nearly lost her composure. What on earth was that? When she looked at Pei Jiaming again, fear welled up inside her.
[Female Lead's Affection -1000]
Pei Jiaming: ???
Xue Wangshu: ??
From then on, Xue Wangshu treated Pei Jiaming like a venomous scorpion and kept her distance. But in the end, she still couldn't escape someone's calculated scheme.
At a palace banquet, Xue Wangshu was weak and helpless, trapped in a corner by Pei Jiaming. Just as she despaired, she happened to catch sight of a sleeve belonging to Li Yan, the ever-cold and aloof Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.
Xue Wangshu steeled herself and decided to ask Li Yan for help: Lord Li, save me...
Pei Jiaming sneered: The princess is truly desperate, asking anyone for help. Lord Li is cold and heartless, and never meddles in other people's affairs. You might as well give up!
As soon as he finished speaking, the System screen displayed:
[Villain Li Yan's Love for the Female Lead: 1000]
Pei Jiaming: !!!
Xue Wangshu: ??
[Male Lead Version]
Li Yan, Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was of illustrious birth and highly regarded by the emperor. Princes from every faction sought to bring him into their ranks.
He was also peerlessly handsome and refined, and had captured the hearts of countless noblewomen.
But no one knew that he had a white moonlight in his heart, someone he thought of day and night but didn't dare approach.
#So the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review Has Been in Love with Me All These Years#
Clear-headed heroine x deeply devoted hero
* One-on-one romance, happy ending, both leads' first time, secret love becomes mutual
* An imaginary setting inspired by the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties
Theme: Navigating a relationship is a skill
