Hidden Schemes

Su Zhen, the legitimate heir of the Grand Tutor's mansion, is a walking scandal. With devastating beauty, a rebellious streak, and his ever-present xun flute, he's carved out a reputation as Lin'an's most notorious playboy. Alongside the Marquis's heir, he's spent years perfecting the art of ruin—cricket betting, brothel hopping, and dawn-breaking debauchery. But beneath the shattered reputation and careless smiles, schemes are brewing in the shadows. In a world where every glance hides a dagger and every friendship masks ambition, nothing is as it seems.