Tome of Troubled Times - Chapter 87: Two Fools

Chu Qianze turned the pen in his hand in a circle and smashed it against the drum next to him, the loud drum sound resounding around him.

Facing the two people who looked over at him together, he pulled out a polite smile, which was very dazzling under the neon light.

“I’m sorry, you are ruining my eyes.”

Later:

Feeling the gazes of the people around him, the flashing lights that flared from time to time, and a few gasps, Chu Qianze’s mouth twitched: “Is this a new way to surprise people?”

***

Chu Qianze, who had just arrived in the world and was getting acquainted with his surroundings, was inexplicably pulled by a man and was held in his arms.

“I already have someone I like; it’s him!”

Chu Qianze looked at the person blankly, but saw that the other person turned his eyes away, his breath a little disordered.

“..?”

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【Valiant Female War God VS Scheming Regent 1V1 Strong Couple, Power Struggle, and Intelligent Plot】In her previous life, Zhan Lan was the adopted daughter of the General's Mansion, who relied on her glorious military achievements to marry the illegitimate son of Emperor Xuanwu, Si Jun.Zhan Lan helped him ascend to the throne and guarded the empire for him.Upon her return from defeating enemies, Empress Zhan finds her husband, who never touched her, and the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion, Zhan Xuerou, entangled on her bed in Kun Ning Palace.Afterward, the close relatives of the General's Mansion were killed one by one, and the deputy generals of the Zhan family army were murdered!Before dying, Zhan Lan was informed by Zhan Xuerou that she was actually the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion!Reborn in this life, Zhan Lan advances step-by-step, using schemes and strategies to overthrow the tyrant's regime.The world knows the treacherous minister Mu Yan as lecherous and cruel, but Zhan Lan knows his true identity and strength that can overturn the dynasty!They fake a marriage to join forces in revenge; she punishes the wicked, he finishes them off; she kills, he breaks hearts.But why does the lecherous Regent look at her more and more like a wolf eyeing its prey?Until Mu Yan presses her on the bed and whispers hoarsely: “Lan'er, I'll help you take down the dog emperor, and you help your husband extinguish the fire...”They meet at the pinnacle, sharing the empire as a black-hearted couple.

The previous life is nothing but a joke. Being used completely then abandoned mercilessly. How can I be this stupid to not even notice such an obvious scam? Fortunately, I can have a second chance with my rebirth. Sister, Brother Yi and whoever mistreated me in my previous life, are you ready for my revenge and the counterattack of a princess?

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient.Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent.Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities.Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail.Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal.But neither expected what would happen next.-------------Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass.“Are you okay?” they asked, checking each other.To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes.Their minds raced. “Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is.”“No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!”“No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!”“Did I marry my secret partner in crime?” They both shuddered at the thought.