After Disguising Himself as a Woman, the Chief Minister Asked for His Hand in Marriage

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In her past life, Fu Bai lived in poverty, barely scraping by. Then, after transmigrating, she accidentally rose to the peak of her life.

Look at this gorgeous bedroom, the banquet-like spread of dishes, all these dazzling jewels... Wait, jewels...

Thank goodness, all the parts seem to be in place and her gender hasn't changed. She's just wearing women's clothes, right?

Fu Bai immediately gets restless. Time for a revolt! A rebellion! Down with feudal society! Who wants to wear women's clothes?

Until the System tells him that the last person who broke character is already long gone...

Fu Bai immediately behaves himself.

Even if I dress up and wear women's clothes, I know I'm a fine young man!

Life in ancient times is truly dull. Fu Bai's eyes dart around, then settle on the Prime Minister,

Oh no, he's handsome and so manly, just my type!

System: "He wields immense power."

Fu Bai's eyes light up. "Oh, perfect for me, the Grand Princess. I can enjoy a life of luxury without a hitch."

System: "He's a thorn in the young emperor's side, constantly at odds with him. In other words, he's your sworn enemy, too."

Fu Bai makes up his mind. "We'll get married. We absolutely must. It'll get me out of this palace and away from the young emperor's suspicions."

System: "He's straight."

The light in Fu Bai's eyes goes out.

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Shu Xinhuai knows a secret: the current princess is a man. It involves a royal secret, and only a handful of people know the truth.

Shu Xinhuai waits to see the other person topple the young emperor, but the other person keeps avoiding him like the plague.

After waiting until he grows genuinely interested, he risks his life to petition for her hand, expecting her to be so humiliated that she'll rise in rebellion. Instead, she's not interested in the throne at all. She just stares at him with shining eyes.

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Fu Bai: "He's scheming for power at court, while I'm pursuing true love in another world. We both have a bright future!"

System: "You call forcing a kiss true love?"

Fu Bai: "Oh, he's the one with true love."

*A calculating court official gong who's a schemer but a romantic at heart X a cheerful shou forced to wear women's clothes to survive

PS: A few pointers for readers: It's a light, sweet little comedy with not much brainpower, a bit silly, and little regard for logic. The shou has a very unusual way of thinking, and our ancient-world gong has never met anyone like him. He's fallen for him.

My next novel will be this: What Should I Do When Too Many People Like Me?

Yu Lexin is a die-hard beauty enthusiast. He only remembers good-looking people, loves to talk big, and has practically zero dating experience.

He flirted with the most handsome guy in his high school class.

He had a crush on the top student at his school.

He fell for a guy with a nice voice while gaming.

He gladly ran around doing everything for them, only to end up with nothing.

At the company, there's an intern who started at the same time as him. He's tall and has a fantastic physique. Yu Lexin has been secretly crushing on him for almost three months.

When it comes time to become a permanent employee, Yu Lexin learns that, due to job cuts, only one position will be available.

Seeing the other man's strained expression, Yu Lexin freezes, unable to bear the thought of him feeling sad.

Ah, what should he do? Of course, let him have the position.

After all, he has other options and doesn't absolutely need this job.

Watching the other man smile and say thank you, Yu Lexin's heart flutters. What a self-reliant person...

Then the director walks over, slams a folder down in front of them, and snaps, "Are you two here to work or to play?"

Yu Lexin looks at the director's stern face. His throat bobs suspiciously, and he freezes, his heart fluttering. Ah, what a decisive man!

Let's put it this way: he's staying at this company.

[Little Scene]

After watching the new intern at the company stage yet another "accidental" cafeteria encounter without bringing his meal card, Xie Kanqing finally catches on. He stares at the man across from him, who's busy eating, and says out of nowhere, "I heard you're going around the company sucking up to people."

Yu Lexin's eyes go wide. It takes him a good while to find his voice. He looks utterly astonished, as if he isn't the one who's been following Xie Kanqing around every day, and replies with a solemn expression, "Who said that? Don't believe rumors or spread them."

Well... it's not like he's doing it with everyone.

"Oh? Then what's with all these daily 'accidental' encounters?" Xie Kanqing gives him a languid look. "Do you like me? Are you trying to pursue me?"

Yu Lexin turns bright red and can't speak.

Stop staring at him. He's afraid he'll lose control and confess. He really doesn't want to get fired tomorrow for walking into the office left foot first.

2.

The two are secretly dating and living a sweet life together. After one of their cold wars, Yu Lexin lets out a long sigh as Xie Kanqing treats him like he's invisible.

It's all because he's blinded by lust. Office romances really are a bad idea.

With all hope lost, he writes up a resignation letter and submits it, ready to pack up and flee.

The resignation quickly makes its way to Director Xie Kanqing, who clenches his fists in his office, furious, and unhesitatingly rejects it.

He storms over to Yu Lexin's work area, looking aggrieved. "What, you're willing to quit your job for that man? You're willing to leave me, too? You like him that much?"

The whole work area falls silent. That day, everyone at the company learns that their new colleague is incredibly bold... and has dumped their director.

Yu Lexin is even more upset, unable to defend himself. He didn't. He didn't do it.

Theme: Keep your feet on the ground and move forward steadily to achieve great things.