Jǐn Yī Liáng Yuán

Everyone in Yanjing knows that the illegitimate sixth young miss from the household of Count of Ding’an, is a vain girl. She adorns herself flamboyantly every day, exuding a thousand of charm, and coveting wealth and prestige. It is said that whoever marries her is doomed to misfortune.

Everyone in Yanjing also knows that the third young master from the household of Marquis of Yongping is a notorious playboy. He spends his days riding his horse through the streets, indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, without any ambition. It is said that whoever marries him is destined to be pitiful.

An imperial decree brings these two ridiculous individuals together as husband and wife.

From the day of their grand wedding, they put on quite the show at Marquis of Yongping’s residence. The playboy wants to open a racecourse, while the vain girl wants to start an embroidery workshop. But the funds allocated to them are limited, leading to lively disputes between the couple.

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One night, Jiang Lingyao dons her night clothes and sneaks out of the marquis residence, transforming into a specially appointed prefectural judge for Shuntian Prefecture. As she steps onto the crime scene, she looks up to see a familiar figure.

Duan Nanke, clad in a flying fish robe and holding an embroidered spring knife, stands beside the corpse with a frown. In the cold night, sparks fly as the couple’s eyes meet.

Duan Nanke curls his lips into a smile, “My dear, what a coincidence.”

Until this most unlikely couple, one becomes the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the other becomes the first female Deputy Chief of the Court of Judicial Review, only then do people finally understand the true intention behind the emperor’s matchmaking.

Now that peace reigns in the empire, surely this mismatched pair of work partners will part ways, right?

Yet, to everyone’s surprise, the entire Yanjing witnesses the newly appointed Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard tenderly escorting the female Deputy Chief of the Court of Judicial Review through the streets, diligently helping her choose a dagger.

“My dear, this one is the most exquisite. With so many gems, it will surely dazzle when stained with blood.”

Jiang Lingyao smiles brightly, her eyes twinkling, “Alright, my husband’s taste is the best.”