A Mortal Enemy Shows Up at Court

In his previous life, Xie Lanci was a civil official appointed to command an army. He devoted his life to the work, only to end up with his family confiscated and himself demoted.

Reborn once, all he wants is to be an unambitious, carefree tutor who stays out of the world's affairs.

But Chu Xiao, the cavalry general returning victorious to the capital, insists on opposing him at every turn.

The emperor rewards the army and grants Chu Xiao one wish.

Chu Xiao says he has long been in love with Tutor Xie and asks the emperor to arrange their marriage, so he can settle this important matter of his life.

Everyone thinks to themselves: A man marrying into another man's household? Unheard of. And to lie beneath him, without the slightest sense of propriety or shame? How could that be acceptable?

Xie Lanci knows Chu Xiao is deliberately putting the emperor in an impossible position and humiliating him in front of all the civil and military officials.

That's exactly the effect Chu Xiao wants. Just as he is feeling pleased with himself,

Xie Lanci appears at the gates of his residence in a red wedding robe, carrying the imperial decree of marriage: "General Chu, I, Xie, have come to marry you."

Xie Lanci: Since I can't avoid him, I'll find out what this man is really up to.

Blurb from the seme's perspective:

Everyone says that the Grand Tutor is graceful, refined, gentle, and unmatched in talent and beauty.

Only Chu Xiao knows it's all a facade.

Years ago, Xie Lanci and he were a pair of admired teacher and student. Then Xie Lanci cruelly ended their relationship with a cup of poisoned wine.

Xie Lanci basked in the favor of being second only to the emperor,

while Chu Xiao endured a life of unbearable pain.

This time, Chu Xiao has changed his appearance and returned to the capital. He is determined to drag Xie Lanci off his pedestal.

Step one: Make him skip work, arrive late, and leave early, ruining his reputation for virtue.

Step two: Take him to the brothels and make him lose himself in pleasure.

Step three: Take him out to eat, drink, and have fun until he loses interest in governing...

After all that, not only has Xie Lanci failed to neglect his duties and reveal his true nature, but his gaze has also grown gentler!?

Coming soon: The Enemy Kingdom's Chancellor Keeps Seducing Me

Ye Ling, chancellor of Jin, commits a grave crime, is stripped of office, and spends years under house arrest.

Chu Xu is a crown prince from another kingdom. While chatting casually with his envoy, he remarks, "I hear he's a beauty. What a shame."

To his surprise, the words reach the enemy emperor, who sends Ye Ling to him as a gesture of goodwill.

The court officials all say Ye Ling is obviously a spy and must not be kept nearby.

Chu Xu doesn't care. Everyone knows Ye Ling is aloof and distant, so he certainly wouldn't truly agree to be his lover.

Besides, if they know he's a spy, it's all the more reason to keep him where he can be watched.

But why is this cold beauty so different from the rumors?

He has no sense of propriety or shame at all, and actually uses that pretty face to seduce Chu Xu every day!

He gives him amorous looks and flirts with him from afar.

Is Chu Xu the sort of man who'd fall for a beauty's charms so easily?

His pupils shake. He really is.

In that case, this spy can't be allowed to stay.

Chu Xu eagerly sharpens his knife until the dagger shines.

A refined voice comes from behind him. "Your Highness, what are you doing?"

The cold blade reflects the brutality and ferocity on Chu Xu's face. "Sharpening a knife. I'm going to kill someone."

The person behind him pauses, then asks, "Who are you going to kill, Your Highness? Why not let me do it for you?"

"Eliminate the spy. Kill Ye Ling!" Chu Xu says through clenched teeth, seething with rage.

There is no reply. Puzzled, Chu Xu turns around and discovers that the person behind him isn't one of his servants, but Ye Ling.

A single crystal-clear tear slides down that breathtakingly beautiful face. On this winter night, Ye Ling stands some distance away in thin clothes, silently watching him, his eyes full of disappointment and sorrow.

He's too seductive! Chu Xu can't bring himself to do it.

He sheathes the dagger and hurries over with a silk handkerchief. "I wasn't finished. I meant I'm going to kill Ye Ling's... enemy."

Chu Xu is dealing with important matters when a servant comes in to report, "Your Highness, Young Master Ye says he has a headache and wants you to come keep him company for his nap."

Chu Xu still has a pile of memorials to read. He's the one who ought to have a headache. He slams the table, furious. "Ridiculous! A crown prince waiting on a spy while he sleeps? I'd be a laughingstock!"

The servant asks nervously, hesitating, "So, Your Highness, are you going or not?"

"Of course..." Chu Xu begins, but doesn't finish.

The servant is about to ask again when he looks up and sees Chu Xu has already disappeared. All that's left is a figure hurrying toward the bedchamber.

Chu Xu's heart flutters as he strides along. Ye Ling is so clingy! How could he possibly live without Chu Xu?

Brooding, theatrical prince seme x beautiful, powerful, tragic, carefree chancellor uke; pregnancy

The blurb is from the seme's perspective, while the main story is from the uke's perspective.

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