But He's Beautiful

Jingzhe is a eunuch—a fake one, that is. It’s a secret. But an even more troublesome secret is that he’s gotten involved with a palace guard. This guard is stunningly beautiful—and hot-tempered. Of course, there’s a reason for their entanglement. Jingzhe had the misfortune of being saddled with a strange system that assigned him a series of impossible tasks. Even worse? Failure comes with punishment! And worse still? The first time he failed, there was another poor soul caught up in the mess with him! Though… this “poor soul” happens to be quite good-looking. A shame about the temper, really. Absolutely terrible. * Jingzhe isn’t sure if he’s lost his mind or is just sick, but somehow, he’s landed himself in this mess. Maybe because the guy’s handsome. Too damn pretty. When Jingzhe is dragged from the cold palace and forced to his knees, blood soaks into his clothes. Someone steps through the thick, sticky red, hauls him up, and tilts his face upward— The emperor, who looks identical to that beautiful guard, stares down at him expressionlessly. A bloodied hand caresses his cheek. “Afraid?” The man leans in, sniffing Jingzhe’s neck, the cold, damp breath making him shiver. “Didn’t you say you liked me?” Jingzhe regrets everything. If only he’d known, if only he’d— Friend: “If only you hadn’t fooled around?” Jingzhe: “…But he’s so pretty!” Friend: “You’re hopeless.”