After Picking Up the Black-Hearted Young Lord

Wen Chu is a young Taoist. Ever since her grandfather, the only family she had, died, life has become even more miserable.

And yet, she still brings home a handsome, injured man.

Wen Chu treats him well because she knows he is the pampered heir of the Duke's mansion, a promising young man of noble bearing. She only took him home so she could use her kindness to get something out of him.

At first, Song Yusheng, newly brought home by her: This little Taoist is full of lies. Not a word she says is true.

Later, after the two spend every day together, he watches Wen Chu's cheeks flush and her eyes grow misty with tears as she begs him not to leave her.

Song Yusheng's heart finally stirs.

He thinks that since she loves money and he has more than he could ever spend in the capital, taking her back with him wouldn't be so bad.

But he never expects Wen Chu to sell him out for five hundred taels of silver.

The cup in his hand shatters. Hah. What kind of person does that?

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Wen Chu has barely gotten away after selling out Song Yusheng when she is captured. She thinks she has gotten away scot-free, but before she can get far, someone grabs her.

Just as her clothes are torn and she is in despair, Song Yusheng appears.

She watches the man approaching in the distance.

White robes, a jade belt, and an air of unmatched nobility.

Disheveled and trembling, Wen Chu calls out, "Young Master, save me..."

Song Yusheng gives a cold, mocking laugh. "Chu Niang, that's not how you ask for help."

Wen Chu decides that Song Yusheng is still kinder than the thug. Barefoot, she steps toward him and grabs the hem of his robe with both hands.

Later, when Wen Chu sees Song Yusheng for who he really is, she regrets her actions more than anything. Of all the people she could have provoked, she shouldn't have picked him.

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Song Yusheng is the junior vice minister of the Court of Judicial Review. A prodigy famous from a young age, he is cold and indifferent to desire. Unfortunately, disaster strikes, and a little Taoist takes him home.

He once thought Wen Chu was selfish, heartless, foolish, and unruly. But in the end, everything she did could easily tug at his heartstrings, until he willingly lost himself in her.

[Heartless Little Taoist vs. Powerful, Sharp-Tongued Heir Who Is Soft at Heart]

#Both are sexually inexperienced, happy ending

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Jiang Jingchun is the daughter of the Minister of Works. She has been treated like royalty her whole life and has always gotten everything she wants.

Except for her cousin, Gu Huaisheng, the young marquis of the marquis's household. No matter how much she wants him, she cannot have him.

Gu Huaisheng was born to a marquis's family. Like snow on the eaves and moonlight before a window, he is the most exceptional young man in his clan, far beyond anyone's reach.

Whatever kind of person he likes, Jiang Jingchun tries to become. The spoiled young lady is always meek and obedient around him.

But even so, Gu Huaisheng hardly ever gives her a second glance.

After hearing terrible advice from her close friends, the furious young lady tries to kiss his cheek when he isn't paying attention. But Gu Huaisheng turns his head, and their lips meet...

Before Jiang Jingchun can even blush, Gu Huaisheng shoves her away with a furious look. He calls her "shameless" and strides off.

Jiang Jingchun is stunned by the shove.

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When it rains, it pours. Just then, news arrives from home: the real daughter of the Minister of Works has been found.

After living for over a decade, Jiang Jingchun discovers that she is actually a fake heiress.

At the banquet welcoming the true daughter back into the family, Jiang Jingwan sees Gu Huaisheng, who is usually cold toward her, acting so warm and gracious in front of the other girl.

So he can smile. He just never smiles at her.

All along, she has been nothing but a colossal joke.

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With the true daughter returned, Jiang Jingchun is heartbroken. She calmly accepts the marriage her family arranges for her.

But before the wedding can be settled, Gu Huaisheng comes to see her.

It is pouring rain. He stands beneath an umbrella, gripping her pale wrist and refusing to let go. "He isn't the right man for you."

Jiang Jingchun smiles and shakes off his hand. "He's far kinder than you, Cousin."

As Gu Huaisheng looks into Jiang Jingchun's icy eyes, his body tenses and his heart aches.

The proud, aloof young marquis finally learns what it means to regret something.

Theme: The road ahead is bright and full of promise.