★ Copyright sold: Traditional Chinese and Korean versions!

★ One of the representative works of Jiu Xiaoqi, a popular romantic comedy writer in China! It continues the hilarious style and commercial success of her previous work, “Your Majesty, Please Behave with Dignity”.

★ The work has been adapted into a television drama titled “Love Is All” starring the highly popular young actors Zhang Ruonan and Zhang Haowei.

★ Its unique blend of “ancient-style romantic comedy” and “suspenseful detective stories” keeps readers on the edge of their seats one moment and laughing heartily the next; it was well-received by the public during its online serialization.

★ Another key attraction of this story is the dynamic relationship between its protagonists: a “county magistrate” who must conceal his identity and is intelligent yet restrained, and a clever, free-spirited “runaway bride writer” who makes a living by writing bestsellers. Their relationship begins as an employment arrangement filled with misunderstandings but gradually develops into a sweet partnership as they work together to solve cases.

In the capital of the empire, a type of romantic novel featuring charming and talented men as its protagonists (referred to as “storybooks”) has become extremely popular throughout the streets and alleys. Tang Tianyuan, the son of the highly respected Prime Minister, finds himself in great trouble because of this trend. A writer using the pen name “Miaomiao Sheng” has created stories based on his persona, making him the object of intense pursuit by all the women in the city.

To put an end to this predicament, Tang Tianyuan decides to find “Miaomiao Sheng” in person. Meanwhile, Tan Lingyin, a young woman from a wealthy family who ran away from a arranged marriage, is actually the one behind these stories. The fictional adventures involving Tang Tianyuan that she writes are merely a means for her to make a living and express her imagination.

However, fate plays a role that exceeds both of their expectations. Instead of exposing Tan Lingyin, Tang Tianyuan receives a secret order from the emperor to become the magistrate of Tongling County and investigate the rampant gold smuggling activities in the area. Tan Lingyin, in search of a generous reward, ends up applying for a position as a clerk at the county government office. Having discovered her true identity, Tang Tianyuan uses this knowledge to his advantage: he hires her, planning to keep an eye on this “troublemaker” while also leveraging her local knowledge to assist in the investigation.

Thus, a comedic partnership comes into being. During their perilous quest to solve the gold smuggling case, the two are forced to spend time together day and night. Initially wary of each other and engaged in a battle of wits, they gradually come to be attracted by each other’s intelligence and sincerity. However, the shadow of Tan Lingyin’s past engagement, as well as rumors about a marriage arranged for Tang Tianyuan by his family, create misunderstandings and jealousy between them.

Just as their budding feelings begin to take shape and they are about to confess their true feelings, Tan Lingyin is suddenly kidnapped, and all clues point back to the mysterious gold smuggling case. Tang Tianyuan must race against time to unravel this devastating conspiracy and save the woman whose presence has already taken root in his heart. Can this encounter, which began with lies, ultimately lead to a happy ending once the truth is revealed?

Jiu Xiaoqi

She is a widely popular author representative of the warm, adorable style of youth fiction in Chinese web literature, affectionately dubbed the "Goddess of Adorableness" by her readers.

Her writing style is distinct, celebrated for its fresh, elegant prose and precise, nuanced portrayal of emotions. She excels particularly in capturing the subtle, touching psychological shifts in romance and the sweet, humorous details of daily interactions. The core charm of her work lies in its "healing quality," always delivering a warm and joyful reading experience—highly aligned with the current global trend of "feel-good" literature.

Jiu Xiaoqi boasts a solid track record as a bestselling author with consistently high-quality output. Her works accumulate massive popularity during web serialization and, upon print publication, consistently rank at the top of youth literature bestseller lists. Notable representative works include Skate into Love, Blossoms of Waves, South Wind Embraces Me, and Should Laughter at Me Be Kind.

Chapter 1: A Thousand Miles to Find Someone
Chapter 2: Disguised Visit
Chapter 3: Body in the Wilderness
Chapter 4: Interrogating the Suspect
Chapter 5: Clever Adjudication
Chapter 6: Courting the County Magistrate
Chapter 7: "Imperial Envoy" Arrives
Chapter 8: New Book Uproar
Chapter 9: Rival in Love Emerges
Chapter 10: Trapped in the Mine
Chapter 11: The County Magistrate is Jealous
Chapter 12: Arranged Marriage by Parents
Chapter 13: Confession of Feelings
Chapter 14: Suppressing Bandits in the Mountains
Chapter 15: Assassin Encountered at Night
Chapter 16: Raising Old Matters
Chapter 17: Reunion of Siblings
Chapter 18: Deep Affection in Protecting Each Other
Chapter 19: The Wife Arrives
Chapter 20: Searching for Gold
Chapter 21: All Ends Well
Extra Chapter: The Struggle for Favor