The Female Top Scholar Is a Delicate Beauty

To clear her father's name, Shen Chu disguises herself as a man, tops the imperial examinations, becomes a censor, and investigates an old case. Confidently pursuing her goal, she is mistaken for an antidote by the Sixth Prince, who has been drugged with an aphrodisiac. On the surface, Pei Yuan is a charming playboy, but in truth he's deeply calculating, bent on claiming the throne and unifying the realm. Shen Chu: “Keep my secret identity under wraps and stay away from the Sixth Prince.” Pei Yuan: “The top scholar is sharp-witted and could become a trusted aide. He's also vindictive, which makes him a useful blade.” At first, Pei Yuan's plans click into place: “When I cross the river, he builds the bridge. When I investigate a case, he charges ahead. When I kill, he wields the blade...” Later, Pei Yuan wonders, “Have I fallen for the top scholar?” From then on, he is consumed by doubts about whether he's gay, until he accidentally tears away the top scholar's secret identity. It turns out Shen Chu is not only a stunning woman, but also the antidote he once took, and she's even...