Becoming the Emperor’s Greatest Woe

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Emperor Ying Changchuan, the Great Founder of Zhou: Known for ending chaos and expanding borders as a “traitorous minister,” he established harsh laws impacting millennia, his life a mix of achievements and faults. Thousands of years after his death, he still divides opinion, earning both fervent admiration and intense criticism, truly one of the most controversial figures in history. In a museum a millennium later, Jiang Yuxun, a vocal critic, remarks, “Ying Changchuan’s relentless militarism and grandiose conquests must have made life unbearable for the common people of his time.”

No sooner had he spoken, than he found himself transported to a banquet, boldly voicing these opinions aloud. … …Beneath the twelve imperial crowns, the man from the history books looked at him with a faint, enigmatic smile: “Would my esteemed minister care to elaborate?”

Knowing Ying Changchuan’s penchant for devising cruel punishments, Jiang Yuxun could only think: Is it too late to opt out now? In the next instant, the usually reticent Jiang Yuxun discovered he was afflicted with a ‘truth-telling’ debuff. Every question Ying Changchuan asked, he answered with unvarnished truth. That day, Jiang Yuxun’s words echoed through the grand hall. All the court officials were stunned into silence, everyone certain that he had sealed his own fate.

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穿成帝王的心腹大患
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10 Reviews


Sceer
Sceer
Mar 14, 2024
Status: --
It’s so weird that sometimes he has control over his mouth but sometimes it’s like someone is possessing him.

Rather than having a “truth-telling debuff”, I think he has a “for-the-sake-of-plot-say-this-bullsh*t debuff”.

But it makes the story more enjoyable so I guess it’s fine? Idk, read and judge it for yourself.
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ThisisJust2Good
ThisisJust2G
Mar 15, 2024
Status: c60
I'm dropping this. There is no true conflict. The MC works as a historical guide. He knows everything about the dynasty and knows all the agricultural and geographical innovations that might be useful to the emperor and his populace, It was interesting for awhile, but I'm pretty sure if I keep grinding through there will 'be a locust plague. Or a cholera outbreak. Or the bubonic plague. Fill in the trope...
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trumying
trumying
Feb 09, 2024
Status: c46
Translation not completed.

It is more of a slice-of-life, relaxing story. The plot focus highly on rebuilding the kingdom.

MC - debuffed with truth bombs is cute and smart (I like his schemes)

ML - is smart and a good emperor (with the help of Mc’s advice)

Romance is slow-budding. But I like where it is going.

will update review after reading entirely.
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee
Nov 02, 2024
Status: c40
I dropped this, it's really like daily life, events goes by quickly.

But I am just bored it's like fixing things, farming, catching criminals. MC and ML jus talk on daily basis

Nothing much is happening, it was interesting for a while but I just keep feeling they will just keep going like this

... more>> Somethings happens- everybody panics- MC has his modern history and ideas to save the day- Everything is fine

the cycle will repeat, the romance is boring, their relationship is good but just too boring for me, trying to guess ML's mood for 40 chapters gets tiring, as readers we want know what's on his mind why is the author trying to keep make us guess too. <<less
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Klimintina
Klimintina
Feb 29, 2024
Status: Completed
Slow burn romance but it keeps you interested with their interactions. Recommended for those who are looking for slice of life genre, no third parties. MC is quite smart and ML is doting :)))
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ceeteect
ceeteect
Jan 28, 2025
Status: Completed
This one is a gem! I can definitely agree and see how this is an "Award-Winning Work".

It has everything I want, like and need! The story revolves heavily on worldbuilding/farming which isn't anything new and mindblowing, but the author does a great job in making these parts in the story bear WEIGHT and importance. I know people may find it boring, but I think it's an essential part of these novels in order to make not just the world feel real, but also most importantly the characters and our MC... more>> three dimensional. Although in some cases it can be poorly or over done, the author does it well that it enriches the text and doesn't make it feel cheap or cheesy.

Not only that, the development between characters as well as individually is so splendidly done! We have so much insight into the MC and honestly the forced-truth debuff definitely saves us from dramatic annoying misunderstandings. As for ML, his character has the most development in my opinion. We get insight into some of his pov and inner thoughts as well and it truly shows you how MC has influenced his growth. One of the most memorable imagery in my head was near the beginning when the ML watches from afar the MC walking along the river and sees him as a sparkling flame. I wish so bad I could read the original chinese as I know I am missing some of the incredible prose and language the author must've used in moments like these.

As for the romance, you really have to get past at least chapter 60 for it to start burning. This is a SLOW BURN novel so if what you want is a quick romance/ romance-centric plot, then this may not be for you. That's not to say there wasn't already something budding between MC and ML. I just hate to see that the low reviews are from those who have barely gotten past the half-way mark and aren't comprehending the dynamics between the two.

Anyways, I'd definitely recommend this one if you agree with my previous words, but definitely not for those who are impatient... <<less
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lzzzzz
lzzzzz
Mar 08, 2024
Status: c46
This novel seems really interesting even to someone that is not the biggest fan of kingdom building novels. I hope the translator isn't dropping the novel since there has been no updates since January.
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silvershades
silvershades
Feb 27, 2024
Status: Completed
The major focus in this novel is on building the empire. The relationship between the ML and MC is really good.

Starting from suspicion, dislike, fear then gradually moving on to trusting and relying on each other. From monarch and his minister relation to lovers.

The romance is slow-burn. Not too slow, just right.

I would recommend to give it a try. It's really good. I was hooked on the plot. It also has a bit of comedic undertone.
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sqhkisser
sqhkisser
Feb 12, 2024
Status: c9
I prefer to stay synced with the chapters as they're updated here so I'm only on chapter 9 for now, but so far, it's really good and I like where the story is going! The dynamic between the MC and ML seems pretty fun and interesting.
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vividlyreading
vividlyreadi
Oct 21, 2024
Status: c46
It's fun, the forced-truth debuff pops up at some pretty awkward times, but that's the whole point right? The smoothness of the plot progress is a little bland, and MC comes off as OP from the previous/future (?) knowledge but that's how these stories are imo. The relationship between MC and ML is cute so far, comedic misunderstandings but not genuine problems.
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