Getting Rich by Exposing Scumbags in Ancient Times

Coming soon: "The Master's Wife," a gentle, beautiful woman with a scheming streak VS a younger, cold-hearted but fiercely loyal swordsman

"When You Pity Me," a haughty, domineering princess who is gentle at heart and weary of the world VS a rough-hewn general (a story of possessive love)

"I Went Viral Online Thanks to My Monster Bestiary," a goofy Taoist heroine VS a gentle mountain god with a doting, motherly nature

Blurb:

Xue Manyi, a top modern-day mediator, transmigrates into another world. Not only is she dealt a terrible hand from the start, she is also hovering at death's door.

System: Ding! You have unlocked the skills to spot trash men, tell good from evil, and recognize your destined match. Each successful match earns you 356 days of life and 100 honor points.

She spends her honor points on tools to bring destined couples together, but then she encounters young women in their prime with marks of bad romances flashing on their foreheads.

Xue Manyi clenches her fists. If we're sisters, then I'll help you cut off those rotten relationships!

And so...

A prime minister's daughter, tricked into marrying a scoundrel, divorces him, sues him, and turns her life around to pursue her career. A courtesan deceived by the top scholar scatters his ashes to the wind...

After saving the prime minister's daughter, Xue Manyi becomes a guest of honor among the capital's elite, hailed as a "miracle healer of the heart."

At first, everyone thinks she's a charlatan, a country bumpkin dreaming of climbing into high society. But then...

When a quarrel between the emperor and empress spills over into court affairs, Xue Manyi uses her silver tongue to resolve their conflict and save the officials' mood for court sessions.

The officials, finally able to breathe easy: "Miss Xue is a miracle worker! We don't have to pretend to faint today to escape His Majesty's scolding."

At a banquet, an envoy from a neighboring kingdom makes a snide remark. Xue Manyi says bluntly, "Your wife doesn't want you anymore, and you still have the nerve to nitpick here?"

The envoy, after beating up the adulterous pair: "Please accept this exquisite brocade painting, set with gold and jade, as a gift to Doctor Xue and a token of friendship between our nations!"

Everyone who had been waiting to see her fail eats their words: "Doctor Xue, please tell me if my destined match has arrived!"

By chance, Xue Manyi meets a nobleman who has been tricked into marriage by a wicked woman. His picture-perfect face is as pale as snow, and his dark eyes stare blankly through a haze of tears.

The red at the corners of his eyes is stunning, making him look truly pitiful.

In a moment of weakness, she goes to comfort him. One small mistake later, she becomes his wife, and a black-hearted confidante joins her on the road to success.

[Content warning: Amateurish writing, little romance, mostly friendship and everyday life with goofy, chaotic humor]

Coming soon: "The Master's Wife"

Fu Yaorong, daughter of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, is refined and exceptionally beautiful.

Her father favors his concubines over his wife, so she has had to tread carefully since childhood. All she wants is to find a mild-mannered husband and live freely as the lady of her own household.

One day, she is summoned to the palace, where Shen Qizhuo, the master of Floating Cloud Manor and a man held in high regard by the princes, praises her beauty. Within three days, her family uses her younger sister's life to force her into marrying him as part of their plans.

Fu Yao sees that he is refined and mannerly, unlike the rough-and-tumble men of the martial world. She can only console herself that at least she will be leaving the inner household and can make new plans later.

After their marriage, Fu Yao lives in the back courtyard of Floating Cloud Manor. Shen Qizhuo treats her well, even doting on her. Just as she begins to let down her guard, a doctor tells her that she may have difficulty bearing children.

Restorative medicine is sent to her courtyard in a steady stream, and Shen Qizhuo's face grows ever more livid.

Fu Yao becomes suspicious. After investigating, she learns that Shen Qizhuo has loved another woman for years and married her only to use the umbilical cord blood from their child to save his beloved.

Fu Yao: "..." They're skilled enough to leap across rooftops, yet they still believe in this sort of thing.

Fortunately, she has never placed her heart in a man's hands. If you're heartless, then I'll leave.

She decides to change course. The new young disciple seems like a fine choice: strong, full of vigor, straight-backed, and most importantly, very obedient.

The male lead's perspective:

Duan Zhuo, a new young disciple at Floating Cloud Manor, has peerless swordsmanship. He becomes famous throughout the martial world after defeating its greatest swordsman.

The martial artists are endlessly curious about him, and challengers arrive one after another. His fellow disciples are wary of how quickly he is rising and do all they can to bring him down.

Duan Zhuo is in a difficult position. Every day, he returns from the training grounds with purple bruises on his face. One day, his fellow disciples ambush him, and he collapses as the poison in his body takes effect.

"He's just a beggar. The manor master took a liking to him, and now he thinks he can show off. Looks like he finally got what was coming to him."

"Hurry and drag him away. Madam is coming here to admire the flowers today..."

The servants' voices drift into his ears, some mocking, others jeering.

But Duan Zhuo can hardly pay attention. As his consciousness blurs, he hears the lilting accent of the south and feels a warm hand brush his forehead, damp with cold sweat.

A woman's gentle voice is like the misty rain of Jiangnan...

"You must be the new young disciple. Look at all those injuries. Poor thing."

The gentle young madam snips a peony in full bloom. She looks up at the boy's disheveled, bashful expression and smiles.

No one notices that the moment her hand moves away, the boy's back stiffens like a bow drawn to its limit. Will she remember the little beggar she once saved?

When those beautiful, gentle eyes show no sign of recognizing him, Duan Zhuo's gaze darkens.

At first, he only wanted to quietly stay by Madam's side. But the manor master fails to cherish her, hurting her again and again.

When Madam offers him an olive branch, Duan Zhuo is secretly delighted. He gradually draws closer to the gentle haven she has created, only to discover that Madam does not love him.

On the bright side, she doesn't love anyone else either.

1. Content warning: The female lead has had previous partners, while the male lead has not. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight.

Theme: Don't let romance keep you from pursuing your goals.