Everyone knows that Shen Zhimo, the legitimate son of the current emperor and Prince An, is a sickly child. The imperial physicians declared that he would not live past ten, so at seven he was stripped of his title as crown prince and moved with the empress to a hot spring retreat to recuperate.
Rumors spread through the court that the legitimate heir had already been deposed and that the eldest son was certain to inherit the throne. The First Prince had long since started acting like the crown prince, waiting only for an imperial edict to secure his place in the Eastern Palace.
But no edict came. Instead, Shen Zhimo returned to court after completing his mourning period. The First Prince still didn't know that his trial run as crown prince had expired.
During the Luo River flood disaster, Shen Zhimo uncovered a shocking corruption scandal that rocked the court. When he returned to the capital, the people knelt in the streets to see him off.
At the hunting grounds, Shen Zhimo was badly injured while protecting the emperor. The emperor personally brought him medicine and visited him with concern.
He executed the princess's husband, rescued more than a hundred boys and girls from the Fumeng House, and purged the court.
At last, Shen Zhimo presented the imperial edict to the First Prince, the decree he'd "dreamed of":
"Shen Zhichong is stripped of his title as prince and demoted to commoner. He is to be confined at the Imperial Clan Court for the rest of his life and never released. By imperial decree."
When the emperor realized his son was no longer under his control and considered moving to suppress him, the officials cried out in protest:
"Your Majesty, the prince has devoted himself wholeheartedly to Great Yong. His deeds are worthy of song and praise!"
At just the right moment, Shen Zhimo swayed slightly and coughed softly. His eyes instantly glistened with tears.
The emperor: "..."
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Xiao Liang had always known that rumors couldn't be trusted, especially the ones about this supposedly mild-mannered young prince.
When they first met, the prince sat high above the crowd, looking down on everyone with amusement. The bag of gold beans he tossed to Xiao Liang wasn't a kind act of charity, but a way to toy with and humiliate him.
When they met again, he sat amid flashing blades, calmly sipping tea.
Xiao Liang charged forward and killed the assassin for the dignified young prince. Smiling, he said, "Your Highness, am I qualified to serve you now?"
Shen Zhimo glanced at him indifferently. "Get away from me. You reek of blood, and it makes me sick."
After that, everyone in the capital knew that Prince An's estate had acquired a new guard, a wolfishly fierce fighter who obeyed Prince An's every command.
Reader's Guide:
1. Scheming guard, a wolf outside and a dog at home, top x an aloof, dignified prince who plays dumb while hiding his fangs, bottom
P.S. Neither character is a good person in the traditional sense. At first they use each other, but later the guard becomes devoted and the prince remains noble and dignified.
2. Updates may be slow, but the story won't be abandoned, and it will be properly completed.
Pre-release in the same style: "The Little Physician Immortal Refuses to Heal the Sick and Save the Dying (Revenge and Punishing Scumbags)," see the author's column.
Next book: "Making a Fortune Selling Herbs on a Survival Reality Show"
Blurb:
Zhu Yu transmigrates into an obscure idol whose fake image as a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine has just collapsed.
On the very first day after transmigrating, Zhu Yu, a genuine heir to a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, is sued for practicing medicine without a license after saving someone. Not only does he have to pay thirty thousand, but his company also terminates his contract.
As the entire internet curses him, Zhu Yu decisively switches off his phone, packs a small bag, and returns to his hometown.
Three years later, a wilderness survival show trends online. In the video, a handsome young man kneels on the ground, bandaging an injured contestant while chatting with him.
When he hears that the show offers a huge cash prize, he suddenly looks up, eyes shining. He leans toward the camera and smiles sheepishly, revealing a pair of adorable dimples. "Can I join?"
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No one expected Zhu Yu, who had been condemned as an unlicensed doctor three years earlier, to appear on a wilderness survival show.
While everyone else tries to avoid cliffs and marshes, Zhu Yu goes out of his way to climb mountains and cross rivers. While the others steer clear of snakes and insects, Zhu Yu eagerly searches for shed snakeskin and digs up earthworms. The others are trying to survive in the wilderness, but Zhu Yu is digging up wild ginseng. And not only does he dig it up, he puts it in his online shop, turning a survival show into a livestream shopping channel.
"Seven-leaf ginseng: strengthens the spleen, benefits the lungs, promotes fluids, and nourishes the blood. One price: 1.5 million. Add to cart!"
"Three-hundred-year-old sanghuang mushroom: invigorates the blood, stops bleeding, detoxifies, and disperses lumps. Five million, anyone? Add to cart!"
"Human-shaped fleeceflower root: nourishes yin and blood and slows aging. Amazing price, only 100,000! Add to cart!"
Just as Zhu Yu is thriving on the show, rumors begin spreading online again:
"It's currently closed season for foraging. That idiot Zhu Yu is breaking the law!"
Zhu Yu produces his harvesting permit.
"Can anyone just sell Chinese herbs like this and put up a link?"
Zhu Yu produces his business license.
"How can Zhu Yu stick needles into my fave? He's not qualified!"
Zhu Yu produces his medical license!
Zhu Yu: I won't fall into the same trap twice (smile.jpg)
Later, when he appears in an international wilderness survival competition, foreign contestants mock his slim, delicate build. China's team says, "You don't get it. He's the healer."
A top-tier healer who is agile and thoroughly versed in Chinese medicine!
A popular online comment:
Just give him a pack of silver needles and a box of pills, and he's Hua Tuo reincarnated. Take away the needles and pills, and he's Shennong reborn!
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When Song Zhiyan realizes he's fallen for a money-loving little miser, his first reaction is relief.
After all, he may not have much else, but he has plenty of money.
But later, he realizes something seems off...
What do you do when your partner makes a lot of money and is always away on business? Help, I'm desperate!
Netizens: Just lie flat and become a full-time husband!
Song Zhiyan: ...
Zhu Yu takes Song Zhiyan's pulse. "What's wrong? You look unsettled. Is something happening at the company? Are you going bankrupt?"
Song Zhiyan asks curiously, "What would you do if I went bankrupt?"
Zhu Yu's eyes light up. He smiles, dimples showing, and pats his chest with confidence.
"I'll support you!"
Theme: Supporting each other is the only way to go further
I Risked My Life to Save Animals
The Entertainment Industry Rejects Lying Flat
To Hell with the Savior!
Surviving in the Wilderness? I'm Just Gathering Herbs
After Leaving the Industry, I Became a Guardian of National Treasures
After My Identity Was Stolen, I Rose Back to Top-Tier Stardom
The writing is very nice, but unfortunately I accidentally used up all my living expenses this month. When I have money, I will definitely buy them all (crying
In order to prevent the number of words before V from exceeding too many, the update frequency is changed to: before v, it will be updated with the list, and after v, it will be updated every day. I hope readers will save it and support it 😳~
The sky is falling and I found out that the leave application is until November...
Can you please update more?
Could it be that when I look at the sky at dawn and the clouds at dusk, I miss you when I walk and when I sit down?
Congratulations! Modo Modo!
Congratulations on entering V!!!!
Don't see where the loyal dog is yet?
Good looking, looking forward to it, update soon!!!!
Probably not the protagonist. Are you referring to Prince Rong?