They say the new emperor, Qin Duchuan, is cruel and brutal. For three years since ascending the throne, he has refused to appoint an empress or take concubines, supposedly because his heart belongs to the talented Yun family son, Yun Chunlin.
But the imperial decree brings Yun Chunlin's cousin, Yun Qiutong, into the palace instead.
On the day he enters the palace, the tyrant emperor keeps Yun Qiutong up all night, then sends him straight to the Cold Palace when he wakes.
Yun Qiutong breathes a sigh of relief. He couldn't be happier.
But early the next morning, the tyrant emperor rushes over, his expression toward Yun Qiutong filled with complicated emotions.
Yun Qiutong: Oh no, the tyrant emperor's here to cause trouble.
The tyrant emperor: You took my innocence. You have to take responsibility!
Yun Qiutong: ?
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Qin Duchuan knows it was all his fault that Yun Qiutong died young. He spent thirty years regretting it, never imagining that in his old age he would open his eyes one day and return to his youth.
But there's a problem: his memories and feelings from the future come back unreliably, appearing and disappearing without warning... So Qin Duchuan has to clean up after his present-day arrogance again and again.
The day before, Qin Duchuan had gripped Yun Qiutong's chin hard: You think your looks are enough to seduce me?
The next night, Qin Duchuan shamelessly lies down beside Yun Qiutong: You please me greatly, my dear. I'm mainly worried I won't be able to get up for court.
Yun Qiutong: So His Majesty is crazy.
Later, Qin Duchuan asks, "Tell me, do you like the me from yesterday more, or the me from today?"
Yun Qiutong: ...Then which version of Your Majesty likes me more, yesterday's or today's?
Coming soon: My Lover Is as Cruel as a Snake and Scorpion:
Cross-dressing top x proud, timid bottom
At eighteen, Ji Qiufei's love letter to Lu Jianuo was made public. Wearing a red dress, he jumped from the second floor of the school. He survived, but broke his leg and became the laughingstock of the entire grade.
After that, Lu Jianuo never saw him again.
At twenty-five, Lu Jianuo had achieved nothing and cared only about having fun. With the Lu family on the verge of bankruptcy, they hoped their handsome son could bring them some benefits.
He was sent to meet a newly returned and rising tycoon, with strict instructions to do everything he could to win the man's favor.
Lu Jianuo forced a bright smile, ready to make a good impression on his fiance, but never imagined he'd look up and see an old acquaintance.
Ji Qiufei, the beautiful, gentle boy with the shy smile from high school, now wore a false smile and carried himself with haughty superiority, as though his soul had been replaced.
Seeing the malice in his eyes, Lu Jianuo shuddered.
Dad, I'm afraid your son won't be able to finish the job!
Later.
Ji Qiufei wears a vivid red dress, his long hair loose like a female ghost's. He gently pats Lu Jianuo's cheek and asks, "Are you going to call me hubby? Are you? If you don't, I'll kill you!"
Lu Jianuo: QAQ Hubby!
Theme: Understanding and communication are the prerequisites for building a healthy, harmonious relationship.