[Arranged Marriage to Love / Enemies-to-Lovers / Stray Dog vs. Unlucky Guy]
(Chu) Ambitious, unscrupulous, rakish marquis gong x (Yu) Fake gentleman, gorgeous, split-personality capital official shou
Factional feuds are fun until you lose, then you run away in tears.
By imperial decree, the wily fox Yu Zhizhi was sent to Mobei and ordered to marry.
Yu Zhizhi was a brilliant scholar from a humble family, the sole disciple of a three-dynasty veteran official, and a precious jewel in his master's eyes. He agreed with a gentlemanly smile, while inside he was exploding like firecrackers in early spring.
--So I get demoted, fine. But why are you marrying me off to my enemy?!!
Yu Zhizhi and Chu Yusu had argued from the academy all the way to the imperial court. Even now, whenever they met, they wanted to hack each other to pieces.
Later, the two sworn enemies became officials in the desert, and their arguments eventually led them to the bed.
They had to eat wind and sand, scrimp and save, and spend all day working the abacus. Somehow, while tallying the accounts, they started settling their emotional debts instead.
On their wedding night, Yu Zhizhi lifted his own veil, twirling a sharp blade between his fingers.
Chu Yusu entered the room with a genial smile.
"My dear Yu, are you really going to murder your husband on our wedding night?"
Yu Zhizhi said, "With the marquis harboring such treasonous ambitions, rather than let your future rebellion drag me down with you, I might as well get rid of the source of trouble first."
Chu Yusu only smiled. "What am I to do? I have no desire to become emperor. I only want to be your husband, my lord."
"How could I possibly keep a wolf from running wild in Mobei?"
"Then consider me someone who can't hold on to the capital's wind."
[Please Note]
1. One-on-one pairing, both leads are sexually inexperienced.
2. Largely follows the Ming system, with some changes. Please don't nitpick the history.
3. Alternate history.
4. Synopsis screenshot dated March 26, 2024.
Theme: Though lowly in station, never forget the country's troubles. Even when affairs are settled, wait for the coffin to close.
