[Revising and recovering from writer's block. Some parts differ from pirated versions. Since some chapters are under 3,000 words, two chapters have been combined, but the plot is unchanged. New story content begins after Chapter 49. Note added 2026.5.29.]
Qi Xun, mockingly called a barbaric country bumpkin, possesses a peerlessly beautiful face.
But that is the least noteworthy thing about him.
At fifteen, Qi Xun was fortunate enough to find a patron who recognized his exceptional talent. But on the first day his mentor brought him back to Chengtian, he was humiliated by the mentor's son, Jing Ningzhi. Using his exalted status as an excuse, Jing Ningzhi disregarded Qi Xun's dignity and suppressed him at every turn.
But Qi Xun refused to be pushed around. He planned his retaliation, making an enemy of Jing Ningzhi. From then on, they each entered the bureaucracy, competing over learning, taking opposing sides, and fighting for fame and fortune. They tormented each other until they became infamous archenemies.
The tides of officialdom rose and fell, with one inept ruler succeeding another and corrupt ministers in endless supply. The pressure and criticism Qi Xun endured only made his ambition grow.
Until one day, a man who had hit rock bottom finally made up his mind:
"I once believed that studying hard for years and earning an official title would be enough to benefit all under Heaven. Now I know I was wrong. The ruler does not attend to state affairs, powerful ministers seek only pleasure, and the people suffer hardship and want. From this day forward, I will give everything I have and use any means necessary to climb higher. Even if I become a target for everyone, I am willing to be a lone minister who stakes his life on the fate of the realm."
[Ambitious beauty bottom x ruthless mad-dog top]
Reader's Guide:
1. The bottom is adored by everyone, but he is devoted to his career.
2. The top really is a bastard in the early chapters, but the bottom has already gotten his revenge.
3. Both are virgins; ensemble cast; serious political drama; realistic historical setting; everyone gets a bad ending.
4. The faction supporting the Grand Princess is called Qingping Mustard. Its members are collectively known as Jiegui Chen and follow Confucianism. The faction supporting the emperor is called Changsheng Tian. Its members are collectively known as Xintian You and follow Legalism.
Character design: Emaocongbing
------Coming Soon: A Spring Breeze Sways the Jianghu------
In the thirty-eighth year of Tianming, the jianghu was rife with upheaval, breeding countless grudges and vendettas.
Everyone in the martial world was willing to do anything to find the path to heaven known as the Yin-Yang Chanyi Passage.
In this corrupt age, only sixteen-year-old Jiang Huai was a pure stream.
But he was lazy by nature and loved money more than life. He spent his days swaggering around the jianghu and scamming people, becoming a fortune-teller everyone wanted to avoid. Jiang Huai didn't mind at all. Instead, he loudly proclaimed himself the Immortal Sword of the Waning Moon.
Until one day, Jiang Qi, burdened by hatred, came to find him. "You're the sword immortal of the jianghu. I'll pay you. Teach me swordsmanship. I want revenge."
Jiang Huai looked the boy over, figuring he was around fourteen or fifteen, and refused without hesitation. "I don't take children. Find someone else."
"I'll pay three thousand taels."
"Deal, my dear disciple."
[Money-grubbing, theatrical beagle top x revenge-seeking, wronged genius bottom]
Reader's Guide:
1. Both are virgins; happy ending; they dote on each other; no favoritism toward any particular pairing type.
2. Serious drama. The protagonists' romance begins after they come of age.
3. The Yin-Yang Chanyi Passage is a legendary path to heaven said to allow time travel. Only the leader of the martial world can reach it.
Theme: Make a living for all under Heaven, and become a lone minister.
I love Shou's character so much that I won't bow to the rich and powerful, but I am willing to bow my head for Li Shu. Two lapels are covered with frost and snow, one shoulder bears all the worries of the world
I feel that now Shaoyu can completely check and balance Xiaozhi [Let me be healthy]
Xiaozhi is just a dead duck with a tough mouth [covering face, laughing and crying]
This is jealousy without knowing it [covering face, laughing and crying]
Loading, haven't you followed me back yet [Like]
An old enemy is an old enemy! An old enemy cannot become a wife. Once she becomes a wife, you can no longer look your old enemy in the eyes frankly and tell her that I am going to kill you! If you become wives, you can only huddle under the quilt together at night and get into the hotbed of desire and love! So the old enemy can only be the wife! Oh no. . . I mean! So the wife can only be an old enemy! Feel sorry. . I mean! The old enemy is the old enemy!
This is too crazy and touching, right?
Teacher, can you challenge me to complete the update in one day [Chigua]
Some of the descriptions of the environment are very detailed. The teacher is really good at shaping the characters. He has the tenacity and unyielding feelings in the world, and the bohemian and sinister attacks are so touching.
Let's fight soon, I'm looking forward to it! Xiao Qi plays with fire every day and likes to see this kind of dual power.