After the Beautiful Treacherous Minister Entered a Wealthy Family Romance

[The blurb needs a little tweaking]

When Lan Huang woke up, he discovered he had transmigrated into a novel from Huashi, where he was the tragic cannon fodder who got toyed with by the male leads, used as a stand-in, put through melodramatic angst, bullied and humiliated, then abandoned when the heroine returned.

Lan Huang: ...

There were four male leads in this book. Each one had his eye on the heroine, but couldn't have her, so they turned their attention to Lan Huang, who kept luring all four of them into coming to him of their own accord.

Lan Huang looked at the photos he'd already sent the male leads. Next came the part where the male leads, who had been chatting with him online, returned to the country and coerced him into being their stand-in... That was the plot.

He immediately grabbed an oxygen tank and scanned the books on his shelf until he spotted The Handbook for Raising Treacherous Officials.

He shot back a reply: Your Majesty, this humble subject presents you with a beauty. Are you pleased?

The male leads A, B, C, and D pictured the original owner's ugly, tear-streaked face and promptly canceled their flights: (...). What the hell? No need to go back to that family.

The male leads felt queasy whenever they thought of Lan Huang's bizarre reply.

They thought that if they ignored Lan Huang for a while, he'd give up his new tricks and move on to something else.

But after they ignored him once, then twice, and Lan Huang saw them cancel their flights, he only got more excited. He doubled down, growing more determined with every setback...???

Late at night, male lead A was feeling down after scrolling through his feed

Lan Huang, luxuriating in his own spacious villa: (stuffing himself with milk tea, barbecue, fried chicken, and cola, while passionately typing) Your Majesty is not feeling down! Your Majesty's careful deliberation is truly without equal throughout history! Whether it is the grand policies of the court or the smallest details of the imperial harem, Your Majesty considers everything thoroughly and leaves no stone unturned. Your Majesty's wisdom always reveals the depth of my own ignorance. With such foresight and strategy, Your Majesty is truly a blessing to the world!

Male Lead A: ...

At night, male lead B had just lost another game.

Lan Huang (lounging with his legs crossed, enjoying dinner prepared by a five-star chef): Heaven itself bears witness to Your Majesty's ability. Your Majesty is the true Son of Heaven. Though you have yet to claim victory, this is merely a small test from above. Your heroic performance in this battle has deeply moved me. We are all utterly convinced by Your Majesty's exceptional talent and thoughtful planning. Your Majesty! You personally came to the battlefield to direct our forces, heedless of your own safety. This is the greatest blessing for all of us!

Male Lead B: ...?

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Later, the heroine returned.

Having accomplished his mission, Lan Huang stepped aside and left the house to the male leads and heroine so they could wallow in their tragic romance.

But as soon as the door closed,

Male Lead A grabbed his suitcase.

Male Lead A: Lanlan's hands are so delicate. There's no way I could let you carry this, unlike certain people, who are so heartless they pretend you don't exist.

Male Lead B: Of course I won't make him carry it. I bought Lanlan his favorite drink, iced milk tea. Lanlan, I got ten cups. Which one do you like? Unlike certain people, I'm thoughtful enough to come prepared~

Lan Huang stared at the scene of male leads A, B, C, and D fighting with the heroine over him.

He stood there, stunned.

In the chaos, Lan Huang didn't even notice everyone turning to him, eager to ask which of them he wanted to be with.

Instead, right in the middle of their heated argument,

Lan Huang looked at the elegant man getting out of a car in the distance and smiled coolly.

Lan Huang: "Hi, hubby~"

The male leads and heroine looked so out of place in this lovely scene, as if someone had pasted them in: ...?

Hubby?

Where did that hubby come from??

[Bonus Scene]

Lan Huang's little boyfriend was a poor, pitiful guy Lan Huang had picked up off the street.

Lan Huang's boyfriend was handsome, tall, ambitious, and doted on him. He was an honest man who let Lan Huang bully him.

Even if he lost control at night and kept going no matter how much Lan Huang cried and begged,

Lan Huang still thought his boyfriend was the perfect choice. He was definitely better than the whole protagonist crew or that huge lunatic villain!

One day, Lan Huang clung affectionately to his boyfriend's arm, letting him kiss him over and over.

But as his clothes came off, a business card fell to the floor.

Lan Huang picked it up without thinking and glanced at the name

Xie Qian.

Lan Huang looked up and met the man's warm, gently smiling eyes.

Lan Huang: ...

Nobody told him that the husband he planned to marry was the big villain??

[Reader's Guide]

1. Some inspiration came from things found online.

2. All the dialogue in this story is original. I don't think I've copied anything, but there are only so many ideas one can come up with, so any similarities are purely coincidental.

Theme: Be yourself. Being happy is what matters most!