The Adorable Cannon Fodder Vows to Become a Wicked Villain

Ruan Mian, the only son of Grand Tutor Ruan, married the refined and elegant Sixth Prince in a wedding procession stretching for miles, stunning the capital.

Ruan Mian had been secretly in love with him for years and married him happily, believing it was a match made in heaven.

But after the wedding, his dreams shattered. Ruan Mian saw through his false facade, was imprisoned and abused, and died miserably in the bridal chamber.

Only after death did Ruan Mian learn that this world was merely a storybook: the Sixth Prince was the protagonist, while Ruan Mian was just a disposable stepping stone in his power grab.

After his death, everyone in the capital laughed at him for being a pretty fool.

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Reborn, Ruan Mian swore to get revenge!

He racked his brains and came up with a brilliant plan!

Prince Ke was ferocious and ruthless, a mad villain in the storybook who killed without batting an eye! He slaughtered the story until all that remained was its title!

If Ruan Mian clung to the villain's coattails and learned his villainous ways, he could become a wicked little villain himself and get his revenge!

Just then, on the occasion of Grand Tutor Ruan's birthday, Ruan Mian shoved away his handsome "fiance," turned, and darted into the arms of the villain who had come to offer his congratulations. "Brother Prince Ke~ Why did you take so long?"

Prince Ke: ...

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Step one: With his outstanding talent for freeloading, Ruan Mian successfully infiltrated the villain's camp!

Step two: Ruan Mian cautiously stuck close to the villain, waiting for a chance to learn the villain's excellent techniques from his subordinates!

Subordinate 1: If you want to be a villain, first put on a scowl and look fierce!

Ruan Mian: "Got it. I'll be super fierce!"

Prince Ke came back and hugged Ruan Mian, whose cheeks were puffed up like a bun. "What's wrong? Are you hungry? How about beef buns for dinner?"

Subordinate 2: Villains have to kill without mercy!

Ruan Mian brandished a knife at a prisoner, then tried it on a chicken instead. At last, he said, "Never mind, I'm scared. Make me a couple of straw men to practice on first..."

Prince Ke came back to find both of Ruan Mian's hands scraped up, and him unable to hold his chopsticks. "Next time, I'll have a pretty little silver knife made for you, one that's nice and light."

Subordinate 3: Villains have to be cruel and ruthless!

Ruan Mian: "I can do that! Yesterday, I was so cruel that I didn't let the big villain into bed! Heh, I'm so wicked!"

The subordinates: ???

Prince Ke: ...

From the gong's perspective:

The entire court says Prince Ke is lawless and deranged. He has cut down an imperial censor in open court, murdered his mother and older brother, and even nearly committed regicide. If the emperor didn't favor him, he would have been flayed alive ten thousand times over. He's a rebellious, violent, capricious madman.

Sheng Yun Xiao couldn't care less. He simply didn't want anyone to have a good time.

He planned to keep going mad until the end, then drag everyone down with him. Then a beautiful, timid young lord suddenly threw himself in front of him and cautiously asked, "Um, can I come home with you?"

At first, Prince Ke sneered. "Just one more person to bury with me."

Later, Prince Ke pondered. "The burial can wait. I should figure out what delicious food to feed the young lord tonight."

[Please Note]

1. A pretty, timid, death-fearing sweetheart shou x a ruthless, cold, merciless mad prince gong

2. The shou is cute and adorable, knows nothing about power plays, and is just a soft, sweet little darling who wants to live a good life. Please don't give him a hard time.

3. A brainless fluffy romance. Fictional setting.

Message: Love's a grand stage, and it's even better with you.