Seven Seas revealed the cover for Vol. 3 of There’s Something Wrong with the Chief, a historical fantasy danmei by Yang Su. The cover and black & white interior illustrations are provided by artist Zolaida, who returns from their work on earlier volumes of the series. [Source: Twitter/X, Bluesky]
Seven Seas provides the following volume summary:
“LET ME LIVE FOR YOU, ALL RIGHT?”
After converging in the capital, Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue soon learn that the imperial court is no safer than the roads that brought them there. Power is shifting perilously, secrets are tightening around them, and Xiahou Lian’s attempts to protect himself through deception place him in unexpected danger.
Shaken by the fallout, the two dare to rebuild the bond they once lost. As Xiahou Lian gains a foothold in the Eastern Depot, he and Shen Jue are swept into a storm of treachery and enemies. A once-overlooked pawn has become a deadly adversary, and every step becomes a gamble with their lives.
As peril closes in from all sides, Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue must rely on the fragile trust they’ve only just begun to reclaim—because this time, it may be the only thing that keeps them alive.
There’s Something Wrong with the Chief Vol. 3 is scheduled for release on May 5, 2026, with preorders available from most major book retailers:
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There’s Something Wrong with the Chief
督主有病
[Synopsis Provided by Seven Seas Entertainment:]
Xiahou Lian, the youngest assassin of the infamous Qiye Garden enclave, has infiltrated the prestigious Xie household on a vague but deadly mission. Posing as a servant under Xie Jinglan, the youngest son of the family, he bides his time, awaiting orders. But as the days pass, an unexpected bond forms between them—mark and assassin alike—throwing a wrench in Xiahou Lian’s plans. The decision he makes will land him in dire straits with the Qiye Garden, while Xie Jinglan walks free.
Two years later, their paths cross again in the Imperial Palace. Forced to walk a perilous tightrope of secrecy, both boys hide dangerous truths from one another. Something is terribly wrong, and they can both feel it. As one of those secrets spirals into mortal danger, an assassin from Qiye Garden—familiar and fearsome—arrives with an ultimatum that threatens to tear their fragile bond apart.
There’s Something Wrong with the Chief (督主有病) is a danmei novel by Yang Su. It began serialization in 2019 and ran for 136 chapters, and is available to read in Chinese on Chang Pei.
The series has received an audio drama adaptation, as well as a manhua adaptation.
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