I Became a Court Official Alongside My Fake Husband

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Blurb:

A proud, sly heroine who only cares about getting promoted

A seemingly gentle and restrained, black-lotus hero who has been reborn

To stabilize her father's illness and fulfill his wish, Xin Rong rents a frail scholar to pose as her husband.

When the rental period ends, they go their separate ways, never to meet again.

One day, she goes to the capital to find her family and save someone. Disguised as a man, she befriends the powerful and does whatever it takes to become a military officer, earning promotions through merit.

One day at a palace banquet, an adversary mocks her openly, saying she looks like a woman.

Just as she's about to teach him a lesson in secret, she suddenly hears a warm yet clear voice say, "Your subordinate became acquainted with Lord Xin when we were both still unknown. I once shared a bed and bathed with Lord Xin."

Xin Rong is so amused she's almost furious. Which clueless person is trying to curry favor with her now?

She turns to look, her gaze carrying the authority of an official. The man looks familiar: elegant and refined, handsome and graceful, with a hint of aloofness between his brows.

It's Shuiqiuci, the fake husband she once rented...

Reader's guide:

1. The story is planned to have five volumes. The heroine only cares about getting promoted, while the hero suffers in silence for love.

2. One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first and only, happy ending.

3. No rivalry between women, but there is rivalry between men, which the heroine personally puts an end to.

Theme: Walk your own path and don't worry about what lies ahead.