Once he died, Su Yan transmigrated into an ancient frail scholar and embarked on the road of a powerful official surrounded by attacks.... more>>

Every pen is a debt of love, every step of the way.

Pillow thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, and enjoy the boundless wind and moon. <<less

The flourishing Tang Dynasty was in full bloom, and a shocking fission was imminent.... more>>

In the fifth year of Tianbao, he opened his eyes and saw the prosperous and majestic spirit of "the glorious Tang Dynasty, the blessing of heaven to all nations", with famous generals like clouds, vast territory; capable ministers like rain, abundant granaries; brilliant poetry, dazzling literature; beautiful women, singing and dancing.

He also saw that the whole court was infatuated, arrogant and extravagant, fighting for power; the country was in turmoil, and there were many problems; the Hu people rebelled, and people were like grass.

The drums of Yuyang shook the earth, and he wanted to make this Tang Dynasty not lose its splendor. <<less

Yun Chenghuai unexpectedly transmigrated into an ancient ABO novel as the scummy female supporting character, a stepping stone for the female lead.... more>>

As the Ninth Princess of Southern Qin, the second daughter of the former empress, she was bestowed a marriage to a merchant's daughter, even if this merchant's daughter was the daughter of the owner of eighteen mines.

She harbored ambitions for the throne, and marrying a merchant's daughter meant she was excluded from the succession.

The original owner blamed all of this on the female lead, Shen Liunian. Tormenting and scolding her was commonplace. In the dead of winter, the original owner would make the female lead kneel in the courtyard as punishment.

It was precisely at this time that the female lead discovered she was pregnant. Even with her pregnancy, the original owner's torment didn't stop. The female lead had no choice but to conspire with the Crown Princess of Northern Qi to flee Southern Qin, leading to the owner of the eighteen mines unconditionally siding with Northern Qi.

The original owner was consequently confined for ten years. When she finally saw the light of day again years later, she never expected to see Shen Liunian standing before her, clad in armor. Shen Liunian merely glanced at her indifferently, ordering that she be denied food and water. Within a few days, the original owner starved to death in the princely manor.

When Yun Chenghuai transmigrated, it was precisely the critical period when the imperial physician discovered the female lead's pregnancy. Three days later, the female lead would flee Southern Qin.

"Congratulations, Your Highness Prince Chuxiang, the Princess Consort is pregnant."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chenghuai's will to survive instantly kicked in. With a grand wave of her hand, supplements flowed into Shen Liunian's courtyard like water. Every day, she would pay her respects in the morning and evening, kneeling by the bed to show concern and warmth.

"What does the Princess Consort wish to eat? This prince will go buy it immediately."

"Who does the Princess Consort find displeasing? This prince will go teach them a lesson."

"What? You find this prince displeasing?" She obediently knelt down.

Shen Liunian: "...???"

Yun Chenghuai: "Wifey, don't leave, wifey is scared, wifey, give me a hug."

***

The Shen family was as rich as a nation. Shen Liunian grew up carefree and indulged in extreme luxury. She could have lived a peaceful life but was forced to marry into the royal family due to an imperial decree, and worse, to an arrogant, brainless princess who subjected her to endless torment.

But just after she became pregnant, Yun Chenghuai changed. The princely manor's assets were handed over with both hands. If she said east, Yun Chenghuai would never go west. The moment the smile left Shen Liunian's face, Yun Chenghuai would immediately admit her mistakes, clearly a henpecked spouse.

Just when she thought Yun Chenghuai had devised a new way to torment her, Yun Chenghuai clasped her hands together, "Please, please, when Southern Qin is destroyed in the future, grant me freedom."

Freedom? Shen Liunian lowered her gaze, concealing the emotions in her eyes. Yun Chenghuai would have to stay by her side for the rest of this life, going nowhere. <<less

Pei Xiting transmigrated into the canary substitute in “Raising.”... more>>

The tyrannical, loyal young marquis, the virtuous prince who turned from a rotten cucumber to a good man; the noble, sickly green tea young master —the s*um gongs group couldn’t get the white moonlight, so they set their eyes on the white moonlight’s younger brother. After truckloads of body and heart ab*se texts, the substitute stabbed his own throat and committed su*cide; thus the literary passion of the crematorium unfolds.

Pei Xiting, who had finished reading: “Ughh…”

Halfway through, he was thrown onto the bed with a chokehold by s*um gong no. 1.

Pei Xiting: “?”

The s*um gongs group was powerful, so in order to protect his butt, Pei Xiting, who was unfamiliar with the place, decided to lightly hug a thigh, and the target was the crown prince of the current dynasty.

As a passerby in the original novel, the prince had very little information available. In addition, Pei Xiting had only heard two rumors:

First, the crown prince killed his elder brother and poisoned his father. He was ruthless and merciless, and his thunderous means shocked the court and the public. Now the emperor is just a puppet, and the crown prince is the one controlling the clouds and rain.

Second: The crown prince is extremely handsome and has topped various lists, such as “Yejing’s dream lover.” Unfortunately, he carries a terrifying aura of “Lonesome beauty, don’t touch; otherwise, I will scatter your ashes”. So far, there has been no brave beauty who can touch this high-mountain carnivorous flower.

He sounds like a dangerous character, but the arrow is already on the string, so Pei Xiting has to shoot.

At first sight, His Royal Highness the crown prince has calm eyes and looks like a person in an ancient painting. Pei Xiting’s hands are itchy: What a perfect nude model; I want to draw!

Later, His Royal Highness the crown prince stripped himself bare, flaunting his broad shoulders and narrow waist, abdominal muscles, and long legs. Pei Xiting’s heart is itchy: Just drawing… is not enough!

Later on:

"Don't get distracted." The voice was low and calm, like a towering jade peak, yet it also held the tremor of a collapsing snow mountain due to indulgence infatuation. The esteemed guest, who stood above thousands, had long fallen into the mortal world, now wielding a sickle of jealousy and possessiveness at those who coveted his treasure.

Pei Xiting caressed the man's Adam's apple, smiling like a fox who finally got what he wanted. "Mhm." <<less

The Film Emperor transmigrated into a prince.... more>>

Facing the ruthless power struggles of an ancient imperial court, the Film Emperor remained unfazed: “I’ll survive on my acting skills alone!”

Emperor (gong) x Powerful Minister (shou)

The protagonist has a golden halo and a golden finger (but the golden finger is not too thick…)

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A shared universe to 《Our Male God Has Collapsed》, where the Prince of Ruyang transmigrates into a Film Emperor. (《Our Male God Has Collapsed》 is already completed.)

Content tags: Imperial Court, Aristocracy, Transmigration, Lighthearted

Others: Transmigration, Palace Drama, Slice of Life

One-sentence introduction: “I’ve decided—I’ll rely on my acting skills to survive!”

Purpose: Transmigration is tough, and romance is even tougher.

Work Summary:

Film Emperor Li Yu transmigrated into a young prince who had just courted death. Stranded in an unfamiliar world, the Film Emperor felt immense pressure and faced great challenges. He fell in love at first sight with the world’s coldest and most beautiful man and immediately launched his pursuit! (Okay, that part is nonsense.) The Film Emperor found himself in the brutal power struggles of an ancient imperial court. With no other skills besides acting, he calmly declared: “I’ll survive on my acting skills alone!” He loves life, loves acting, loves the throne—even more so, he loves beauty. The Film Emperor used his acting skills to navigate court intrigue, highlighting the importance of mastering a skill. The emperor (Film Emperor) might seem naturally carefree, but his mental drama runs wild. The prime minister, a high-ranking, aloof power figure, remained as unmoved as the mountains no matter how hard the emperor tried to charm him. The plot will unfold at a steady pace to ensure its smooth development. The Film Emperor effortlessly shifted between his real self and his new royal identity—but can he win over the unshakable minister’s heart? In short, this is a story of “If there’s work, the prime minister does it. If there’s no work… the prime minister still does it.” Really.

KEIGHTY: Notes on the title:

The term “Zhen” – In Chinese, “zhen” (朕) refers to the first-person singular pronoun used exclusively by the Emperor, essentially meaning “I” or “we” when used by the ruler, signifying their supreme power and status as the “Son of Heaven” in traditional Chinese political theory. Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, is credited with appropriating this term for his own use.

The term “Real Actor” – I actually translated this in the same way a variety show 《演技派》was translated in English as “Real Actor.” You can search for this on the internet. Basically, “Real Actor” is a noun for actors who rely on their acting skills (rather than good looks, etc.). They’re actors with excellent acting abilities (as opposed to just good looks)—actors of real skill. <<less

One day, when she opened her eyes, Dongbaek found herself much younger.... more>>

She had been living an ordinary college student’s life, but now she was thrown into the era of the Three Kingdoms.

“Um… which country is this?”

“It’s Han (漢). Were you not even aware of where you were?”

As if surviving as a woman in this harsh environment wasn’t difficult enough, a crow named Jao informed her that, as “Alice,” she must kill her nemesis, the “Queen,” to survive.

Determined, Dongbaek disguised herself as a man, entered the household of the powerful Zhang Rang as his adopted son, and began gathering talented figures from the Three Kingdoms one by one, eventually earning the emperor’s favor.

“I, So Dongbaek, humbly accept the command of the Son of Heaven and bring peace to this chaotic era before my return.”

It was the late Han Dynasty, a time of turmoil and bloodshed.

Destined to face the “Queen,” So Dongbaek embarks on her survival project in the world of the Three Kingdoms.

“I’m Alice, after all. I don’t log out easily.” <<less

Zhou An woke up one morning as the Emperor of the Qianyuan Empire. He initially thought he could revel in the company of beautiful women and wield absolute power over the world.... more>>

However, he discovered he was merely a puppet emperor, a pawn used by the Empress Dowager to maintain stability before her own ascension to the throne. He was expendable, liable to be discarded at any moment.

On the empire's borders, foreign tribes were restless, taking advantage of the new emperor's lack of authority, perceived weakness, and the ensuing chaos within the court and the country to invade. They clamored to execute the "incompetent ruler" and "save" the people of Qianyuan from their plight.

Demons wreaked havoc, ghosts ran rampant, sects proliferated, and righteous-demonic wars ravaged the land, causing widespread suffering.

Zhou An activated his cheat, the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

Lighting up the harem map, he obtained the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Records.

Lighting up the main palace map, he obtained the Qianyuan Dragon Armor.

Lighting up the Eastern Palace map, he obtained the Son of Heaven Swordplay.

Lighting up the Western Palace map, he obtained the Universe Steps.

Lighting up the entire imperial palace map, he obtained the True Dragon Energy. <<less

Heartbroken by the death of her fiancé and driven to desperation by her stepmother’s ab*se and her father’s insistence on remarriage, Hu Shanwei stole her family’s household registration certificate and applied to become a court lady in the Great Ming Imperial Court.... more>>

Once inside the palace, Hu Shanwei found herself embroiled in a series of political intrigues and palace power struggles. Through her courage and intelligence, she distinguished herself and rose through the ranks to become the highest-ranking female official in the Great Ming Court: Hu Shang-gong of the Shang-gong Bureau.

The Great Ming Dynasty witnessed the reigns of five emperors—Hongwu, Jianwen, Yongle, Hongxi, and Xuande—each succession battle more treacherous than the last. Amidst the palace intrigues and court conflicts, Hu Shanwei met Mu Chun, a nobleman from a distinguished aristocratic family. Their mutual understanding blossomed into love, and they became each other’s unwavering support in the perilous imperial court and political arena.

This novel, grounded in authentic historical figures and events, unfolds a breathtaking panorama of five dynastic eras in the Great Ming Dynasty. Meticulously researched and rich in vivid detail, it chronicles Hu Shanwei’s remarkable journey from a humble court lady to a powerful official, offering an inspiring tale of an ordinary woman’s awakening and her relentless pursuit of career and ideals.

Name: Hu Shanwei

Occupation: Court Lady of the Great Ming Imperial Court, female civil servant

Work Experience: From the founding Hongwu Emperor to the Xuande Emperor, Hu Shanwei served five generations of rulers in the Great Ming Imperial Palace. She held the position of Fifth-Rank Palace Attendant in the Shanggong Bureau and reigned as the undefeated champion of palace intrigue for five consecutive terms.

Work Ethic: “If you stir up palace intrigue, I’ll take you down. If you vie for the position of heir apparent, I’ll thwart you. My mission is to maintain harmony and order within the Great Ming Imperial Palace, and I won’t tolerate any troublemaking.”

Advice to Women of the Imperial Harem: “Stay away from the emperor’s bed to stay safe.”

Catchphrase: “This job is inhuman! I’m quitting after this term.” Yet, she ended up serving five consecutive terms.

Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, and flirting with Xiao Chun. Who is Xiao Chun? Shhh, it’s a state secret.

This story is also known as: The Five-Time Palace Intrigue Champion’s Step-by-Step Guide to Conquering the Great Ming Imperial Palace, Tales of the Great Ming Imperial Palace, My Two or Three Things with Chun Chun, A Woman’s Dangerous Relationship with Five Generations of Emperors and Empresses, The Great Ming Female Civil Servant’s Exam Preparation Guide: From Novice to Expert, and more. <<less

Qu Dubian, a former celebrity who rose to fame through calculated "green tea" acting and fan voting in his past life, transmigrates into the body of a young prince in the Great Zhou Dynasty whose mother died early.... more>>

Not only does he have just 3 days left to live, but he's also bound to a [Disease Simulator] to extend his life.

There are three ways to increase lifespan:

1. Daily martial arts practice check-in, adding one day of life.

2. Experience diseases, write papers for the system, help the system archive and upgrade, adding three months of life.

3. Make friends, increase their favorability to 60, adding one year of life.

Qu Dubian understands one thing deeply: to gain favorability, helping in times of need is better than adding flowers to a brocade.

A small eunuch about to freeze to death? Save him!

The cheap emperor father, the neglected young master of the Minister's family, the bored imperial concubines in the harem, the only son of a marquis family, hostages from enemy countries...

Qu Dubian transforms into a filial(?) son/best friend/chat companion/playmate/soulmate, and the slowly increasing lifespan value makes him incredibly gratified.

The [Disease Simulator] is also a divine tool for avoiding the terrifying waves of succession struggles!

To exit the imperial power struggle, Qu Dubian stages a battlefield "accident," rescues his exiled elder sister (a royal princess) who was married, and fakes total disability—blindness and crippled martial prowess.

From now on, he can comfortably rest on these military achievements that can protect him for a lifetime, living peacefully.

This move is super profitable!

However—

The Eastern Depot's Chief gives a sinister look: "This one's life was saved by the young prince. Investigate for me, who exactly made a move on the battlefield!"

The newly crowned top scholar looks sickly: "I've schemed all my life, only for a wise ruler. If the wise ruler is in darkness, I'm unwilling to take office."

The young marquis, now the Northern Garrison General: "Imperial power has crushed to this extent, why does Your Highness still harbor kind thoughts?"

The adoptive mother who never cared about worldly affairs: "My son has suffered such a calamity, if this palace still turns a blind eye, how can I be called a mother?!"

The imperial concubines gather in Cining Palace, their resentful red-rimmed eyes leaving the emperor speechless.

In an instant, the princes are all on edge, schemes are churning in the capital, and people's hearts are in turmoil.

Qu Dubian, who only wants to live peacefully: "..."

Help, save me!!

#They all want me to ascend the throne, but I just want to live peacefully#

"Wild geese fly in cold beyond the pass, the winding melody crosses the border*.”

*pun for Qu Dubian (literal meaning

曲 (Qǔ) – Melody, tune

渡 (Dù) – To cross, to pass over

边 (Biān) – Border, edge) <<less

The Empress possesses unparalleled beauty, unmatched in the world. She’s delicate and soft, with a natural enchanting scent, making her a coveted yet unattainable top-tier Kunze (Omega).... more>>

Unfortunately, she’s a villain.

As the ultimate BOSS in the book, she’s dark, cold, brutal, and bloodthirsty. She not only killed all her siblings but also mutilated her loyal bodyguard, who was as close as a brother, to a shocking degree of cruelty.

Once, a low-ranking Qianyuan (Alpha) used despicable means to make her his wife. Because he couldn’t mark her, he subjected her to a series of inhumane tortures and even drugged her and sold her into a brothel to pay off debts.

She gouged out her own gland, jumped off a cliff to escape, and immediately launched a furious retaliation after her escape, flaying her s*um wife alive with thousands of cuts.

In short, she’s a woman with the face of a goddess but the heart of a viper, ruthless to her enemies and even more ruthless to herself.

When Lin Yanran opened her eyes, she found herself transmigrated as this s*um wife.

The villain before her, the future Empress, was disheveled, her mouth stained with blood, staring at her with icy eyes.

Her cold and beautiful red lips spat out a single chilling word: “Scram.”

Lin Yanran’s heart clenched fiercely!

Even worse, she had just ab*sed the villain and signed a gambling contract to sell her as a wife to pay off debts!

The next second, Lin Yanran knelt down readily: “The old me was possessed by a ghost! From now on, whoever dares to bully you will have to step over my corpse!”

The villain, who had just been reborn and was thinking about how to kill her, paused: “?”

Lin Yanran’s goal was clear: find every way to eliminate the villain’s hatred, make her feel warmth and love, and thus avoid being killed.

Later, the villain personally avenged her enemies, ascended to the throne, and reclaimed everything that belonged to her.

Lin Yanran breathed a sigh of relief, packed her small bag, and hid in a corner of the palace, wanting to sneak away when the patrolling guards weren’t looking.

However, she unexpectedly fell asleep.

When she woke up, the entire palace was on high alert, the Imperial Guards were ready for battle, as if the country was on the verge of collapse.

She heard that the new Empress was furious, stormed out of her coronation ceremony, leaving all the civil and military officials behind. The entire palace was searched thoroughly until Lin Yanran was found in the corner, and only then did everyone keep their heads.

Lin Yanran trembled, thinking she was about to be flayed.

Unexpectedly, the Empress, who rushed over, looked haggard. She took off her brand new imperial robe and carefully draped it over Lin Yanran, her voice laced with lingering fear and a hint of grievance: “Aran, are you abandoning me?” <<less

I was reincarnated in a romance fantasy where the war-crazy tyrant emperor falls in love with the saintly heroine.... more>>

"The Emperor contracting a romantic relationship with the heroine and then falling in love is something only high society would gossip about."

For a minor official in the imperial palace who couldn't even become an extra, whether I have to work overtime tomorrow is more important. Still, living diligently like a good citizen seemed to reward me with a handsome boyfriend...

"Are you planning to hold hands throughout the entire relationship and only kiss at the wedding?"
"You'll regret it."
"I won't."

***

Can't I just take back what I said?
...For an extra, he was way too handsome.

"Rina, are you planning to seduce the Emperor and run away?" <<less

If You Yusui had died completely, he would have been just an ordinary crown prince in the history books who failed to seize the throne, lying in a small grave with the terrible posthumous title given by his father, left to be gossiped about by future generations.... more>>

But he was reborn! And kept being reborn repeatedly.

In his first life, he failed in the power struggle and was sentenced to death by his own father, with the posthumous title “Crown Prince Li”.

(TL: “Li 厉” meaning difficult to endure, terrible, or aggravating)

In his second life, he was diligent and cautious, but eventually died from serious illness.

In his third life, he bided his time and gathered talented people, but was ultimately executed by his third imperial brother’s army, without even leaving a complete corpse.

….

In his fifteenth life, he was extremely careful and only sought to survive, but was sent to pacify refugees and ended up hacked to death.

In his sixteenth life, the deposed crown prince opened his eyes and thought: “I’m tired. Whoever makes me unhappy, I’ll make them even more unhappy. To hell with respecting the worthy and being gentle and kind.”

So upon opening his eyes, You Yusui’s first action was to arrange for the most expensive nanmu wood coffin for himself, and then proceeded to act recklessly.

He insulted the emperor’s favorite concubine, punished his younger brother, beat officials, and repeatedly pushed his father’s boundaries.

Looking at the crying court and harem, You Yusui sat on his palanquin with a long-stemmed pipe and chuckled. “A person should do things befitting their posthumous title.”

You Yusui thought that with his defiant and troublesome behavior, his father would immediately depose him and offer him a cup of poison. Instead, he became his father’s most beloved son.

You Yusui: “My father probably has some issues.”

And those officials who hadn’t yet adjusted to the crown prince’s change from gentle and kind to troublesome: “The crown prince has probably gone mad.” <<less

She is an expert in medicine, the only daughter of Yun Tian, Yun Valley’s master.... more>>

Her parents died, leaving her alone in this world. She fell from heaven to hell. She had a marriage prospect but her future husband broke it off. The entire world view her as a joke.

She blossoms in Feng Yun Hall, with unparalleled wisdom and startling beauty.

Against all the people eager to make a move, she lifts her hand first. Kill the chicken to warn the monkey.

But nobody knows that the soul within her has long been replaced by someone from another world.

She has no regret in the past life and originally plans to live an idyllic life, but because of the same question from the past life, she gives up the peaceful life and steps into the power struggle for imperial power. <<less

[He was the villain in family drama stories, the obstacle in pampering romance novels, and the example of what not to do in imperial examination tales] ... more>>

Your father joined the army and became a marquis, but the hostess wasn’t your mother. What to do?

Your stepmother seemed to be a transmigrator, gentle and virtuous but actually wanted to spoil you rotten. What to do?

Your grandmother was biased and opportunistic, wanting you to give up your position as the eldest legitimate son. What to do?

While preparing for the imperial exams, relatives caused all sorts of trouble, hoping you would fail. What to do?

— All these answers could be found in “A Complete Explanation of the Negative Textbooks for the Imperial Examinations.” This book covered modules on family disputes, imperial exam difficulties, official career troubles, and rules for powerful officials. It was suitable for exam candidates aspiring to become villainous high-ranking officials. With this book in hand, you would conquer the exams. If it didn’t teach you, we offered a full refund!

Later, when noble families educated their children, they always used Xiao Jingduo as an example: “Study hard and don’t go astray. Don’t be like him; don’t disgrace the words of the sages.”

People’s opinions of Xiao Jingduo were mixed. His most criticized trait was his apparent lack of scholarly integrity, willingly serving as the Regent Princess’s blade and dedicating his life to her.

Later, Xiao Jingduo married the Regent Princess.

Court officials: “… no wonder!” <<less

Five years ago, a fateful encounter left Tianxiang Pavilion’s courtesan Liu Qi shattered in both body and spirit.... more>>

Five years later, he returned to that man’s side under a new name and identity—

just to make him taste the agony of losing everything.

Yan Yuque, always cold and arrogant, driven solely by self-interest,never imagined the day would come when a crack would form in his heart. Liu Qi, the delicate embroiderer skilled in weaving blossoms into fabric, gentle and warm in front of others, yet sultry and bewitching in private.

Then there’s Lian Wu, the fabric house steward sent by Lian Yulou,who claims they had once met before…

The princess’s dowry, the empress dowager’s ceremonial gown—one entanglement after another slowly uncovers a conspiracy years in the making.

Just when Yan Yuque thought it was all behind him, he realizes what lies ahead… is still another trap.

“Yan Yuque! Is there room in your heart for anyone or anything besides yourself?”

“Sometimes I wonder… If that year I had let my father keep Yulou behind, what would have happened…” <<less

It was 1068, Year 1 of the Xining era. Emperor Zhao Xu had recently ascended the throne of the Song dynasty. The widely respected old-guard of civil officials, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi, were in their twilight years. The unorthodox reformer Wang Anshi was full of vigor, wishing to reverse the tide of decline sweeping over the empire. The stubborn Sima Guang would rather leave imperial government than give up on proper orthodoxy. The literary Su Shi watched from the sidelines, unable to pick a side. ... more>>

With such a talented crop of civil officials, the Song dynasty should have shone brightly. Instead, these geniuses embarked on a mutually destructive course, leaving the Song empire with a gaping, irreparable wound, and leaving future students of history with regret and controversy.

But the sudden arrival of a junior lawyer opens a new path for the Song dynasty. Reformers and conservatives, civil and military officials, domestic and foreign affairs, all shall come under the Law. <<less

Regent Prince × Newly Appointed Top Scholar: Solving Cases, Rising in Rank, and Falling in Love... more>>

In the eighth year of the Tianshou reign, the former emperor suddenly passed away, and the new emperor, only six years old, ascended the throne. Prince Ning, holding military power, entered the court as the regent, while Empress Dowager Chu ruled from behind the curtain. Factional struggles within the court were fierce, and anyone seeking a position had to first learn how to pick a side.

A young and spirited scholar from Suzhou, carefree by nature and unbound by conventions, unexpectedly found himself caught in the political whirlpool, unable to control his fate.

A series of mu*ders among newly appointed officials, a mysteriously missing corpse from a coffin, a hidden world-class treasure within a painting, and eerie rumors surrounding the Mountain Goddess...

Li Shi is like the city of Chang’an in Su Cen’s heart. Having wandered half his life to find it, Su Cen desires it deeply upon just one glimpse. If this city were ever to fall, he would be left drifting, with nowhere to call home.

A powerful prince towering above all (Li Shi) × an extraordinary and talented top scholar (Su Cen). The older gong and the younger shou. Happy ending. The story is set in an alternate historical world, so please don't scrutinize too closely. The age gap between the protagonists is over ten years. <<less

On the day of the eldest grandson of the Xie family's grand wedding, the old madam harbored selfish intentions, favoring the third young master, Xie Shao. She worried that his laziness would lead to the family's ruin. Having heard of the eldest daughter of the Wen family's adeptness in managing household affairs, she secretly switched the groom.... more>>

Unexpectedly, the Wen family also had their own schemes.

The legitimate granddaughter of the Wen family, Wen Shuse, who was exceptionally beautiful but spoiled from a young age, was feared by her grandmother to be looked down upon by her future husband. Having heard of the eldest grandson of the Xie family's gentle and considerate nature, the Wen family's old madam, willing to bear the infamy, pushed her onto her sister's wedding sedan.

That night, the gloating and sarcastic voices of the Xie family's main branch could be heard through the wedding chamber.

Under the red candles, the dandy young master and the pampered young lady stared at each other, unable to speak, both of them giving up. The only consolation was probably the other's face.

After marriage, the two fully showcased their flaws, living a life of constant financial strain.

Wen Shuse never complained, but every time Xie Shao returned at dusk, he saw her gazing at the courtyard of the main branch next door, fanning herself lightly, her face filled with longing and envy, "I really want to smash this wall. At least I could smell something, even if I can't taste it.."

After all, she was his wife, and he couldn't let her starve. The next day, Xie Shao entered the study for the first time and started copying books.

However, Wen Shuse was not just spoiled; she was also an insatiable bottomless pit.

"Sister-in-law's new skirt today is really beautiful."

"Brother-in-law gave his wife a pair of earrings yesterday; I've never seen such white jade in my life."

"Husband, do you know, today Miss Wu's fan is actually made of gold."

Xie Shao: ...

Xie Shao gritted his teeth and got up from the couch. <<less

Martina, a girl with a deep love for books, finished reading every single book in the public library and set her sights on the royal library, hoping to explore its vast, unseen collection. Though it’s rare for commoners to pass the challenging civil service exam, Martina succeeded thanks to her extraordinary memory, which allows her to recall every word she’s read. As a result, she became one of the few commoners in years to join the ranks of government officials.... more>>

However, as most officials are nobles, Martina faces unreasonable discrimination due to her status. Undeterred, she makes full use of her remarkable memory and steadily gains recognition in her role. Gradually, Martina’s work begins to impact the nation, ultimately leading her to achievements that could save the country. <<less

After Ji Qingzhou died, he reincarnated as a vicious cannon fodder character from a certain book. In the original story, he committed many crimes and was ultimately subjected to death by slicing by the regent, his corpse left exposed in the wilderness.... more>>

When Ji Qingzhou arrived in this new life, he hadn’t yet antagonized the regent. He decided to bide his time and avoid provoking the regent, who held the power of life and death.

However, he didn’t expect that his first encounter with the regent would involve a beautifully dressed and handsome young man who was on the brink of losing his sanity due to some kind of drug-induced torment. Seeing the impending disaster, Ji Qingzhou reluctantly intervened to help, only to find himself entangled in the situation…

Afterward, Ji Qingzhou lived in constant fear, worried that if the regent recognized him, he would be silenced. To make matters worse, he noticed that his stomach was gradually getting bigger…

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The entire court knew that the regent had always hated eunuchs, but at some point, a strikingly handsome young eunuch appeared by his side.

Everyone waited to see when the young eunuch would be dismissed, but unexpectedly, the young man continued to rise in status…

One day, the regent suddenly declared that Ji Qingzhou no longer needed to serve him.

People rejoiced, thinking they had finally seen the end of the young man’s rise.

Yet, behind the screen, the regent gently coaxed the young man: “I don’t want to make you suffer. How about… you only serve me in the bedroom from now on?”

Seeing the young man remain silent, the regent leaned in and softly murmured in his ear: “I’ll serve you…” <<less

Liu Zhenqing was a notorious powerful official in the history of the Zhou Dynasty.... more>>

It was rumored that he was ruthless, brought trouble to the Imperial Court, used the young emperor as a puppet, and had a disloyal heart.

However, heaven had eyes. In the end, Liu Zhenqing was shot through the heart by an arrow and died tragically.

No one could calculate how many sins he had committed. They only knew that after his death, a victim dug up his grave in the middle of the night, crushed his bones, and scattered his ashes.

After his death, Liu Zhenqing reflected on himself. He, a transmigrator, had been reborn as the favored eldest son of a prominent noble family. How had he become a treacherous official?

It was probably because he worked too hard.

He swore that in his next life, he would treat himself well. As a result, in the blink of an eye, he became a distant relative of the same clan eight years later.

Although he was still the eldest son, he was a love-minded cutsleeve. Moreover, everyone in the capital knew that he was frantically pursuing the man who had dug up his predecessor’s grave, General Huo Fenglie.

The people around him still had grudges against him from his previous life, and he was attacked from both sides.

Liu Zhenqing: ……How about I keep a low profile?

Thus, the traitorous official didn’t want to take revenge, but only wanted to stop trying, escape, and live a wonderful retired life as soon as possible.

But when he finally arrived in a carriage at the city gates, the city was sealed shut.

When he looked back, the God of War Huo Fenglie, who was supposed to be standing in front of thousands of troops without a change of expression, was in a state of disorder. As if he had lost his manners, he grabbed Liu Zhenqing’s wrist tightly and lowered his scarlet eyes, his voice slightly unstable: You…….where are you going?

He said: You can’t leave, come home with me.

Liu Zhenqing: ……

f*ck! He couldn’t have recognized him, right? According to the rumors, he was the villain who killed his brother, coveted his sister-in-law, and plotted against his country!

Thinking of the fate of his last body, he shivered.

The little wolf cub finally took home the bone he had longed for. Soon after, the gossiping souls of the people in the capital burned brightly.

Wasn’t it said that the General had a person he was deeply in love with, which was why he had refused the Emperor’s marriage offers several times? Why had he started to hide away a lover? Was he hiding that idiot who had originally harassed him?

Sure enough, a strong man could be won over with persistence! <<less

Transported into the role of the Emperor of the Great Zhou, as long as he ruins the national fortune, rewards are given, and he could even ascend to immortality. Being a wise ruler is too hard, but being a foolish emperor should be easy, right?... more>>

Thus, Li Tian promotes eunuchs, establishes the Western Bureau to oversee the officials, cancels morning court sessions, lets the empress review memorials and meddles in politics, and relies on powerful in-laws to control the government, allowing the military power to weaken...

But...

"Your Majesty, the Western Court has captured hundreds of corrupt officials, and now the court is clear, with harmony among the people!"

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has collected one hundred million taels of silver in taxes, and the people live in peace and prosperity!"

"Your Majesty, the general has destroyed seventeen countries, and the territory of Great Zhou has expanded threefold. Numerous small states have sent envoys to pay tribute to Your Majesty..." <<less

Xu Huaiqian traveled through time to the body of a sickly scholar in ancient times. His parents had just passed away, and his cousin mortgaged him to the village bully for ten taels of silver to be his husband.... more>>

He had no objection to being a bought-in husband, but he opposed arranged marriages!

He dragged his sick body, panting every three steps, and wanted to find the bully to make things clear. After paying off the debt, he would ask to leave.

But when he saw the bully for the first time, he suddenly felt that arranged marriages were not impossible.

–

Chen Liejiu went to collect the debt and kidnapped the sick husband back.

The villagers said that he was so hungry that he wanted to eat even a sick man who was about to die.

Chen Liejiu, who never believed in fate, fed his sick husband with good food and medicine. He didn’t believe it. How could he die young like this?

–

Later, Xu Huaiqian passed the imperial examination and became a first-rank official. He lived a hundred years and left countless documents. The students who recited them in the future generations could not believe that this was the weak and sickly Prime Minister in history who coughed up blood and fainted in the court at any time. Everyone thought that he would not live long. <<less

In the fifteenth year of the Chenghua Dynasty, the usurper Ning Chen finally died. The youngest left minister since the founding of the dynasty, his power extended over all the realm, and his methods were as ruthless as his heart. He formed a party around himself in order to extend his private interests, and assassinated loyal ministers who resisted his cause. In the end, a thousand arrows pierced his heart before the royal palace, and he died. ... more>>

At that moment, Emperor Li Wuting was standing before the palace, gazing down at him as if he were nothing more than an ant.

The night after Ning Chen died, Li Wuting reincarnated to the day he took the throne.

In his last life, he put his trust in an obsequious official, causing chaos in his court. This time, he resolved to strangle the problem in the cradle.

***

When Ning Rushen transmigrated from the modern era, it was the first year of the Chenghua Dynasty, and the new emperor was ascending to the throne.

In the solemn court, he saw the emperor who had just taken his place walk down the hall until he came to a stop before him. Killing intent surfaced in the depths of his eyes.

Ning Rushen, who had just transmigrated: …What’s wrong?

Seeing a swift slap about to land on him, Ning Rushen suddenly fell to his feet before the eyes of the court! His face was as pale as snow, and the corners of his eyes were red, like a delicate little white flower swaying before the wind.

The officials cried, “Your Majesty, have mercy!”

The new emperor, Li Wuting, who hadn’t even touched him: ???

Ning Rushen wiped away the tears at the corners of his eyes and let out a little sob: This official is so weak.

Li Wuting smiled. What a wonderfully obsequious official 🙂

***

Afterwards, Li Wuting slowly discovered that this delicate flower was not only fresh, but also rather sweet at its core. <<less

Disguised as a man, Xu Jiao entered the Eastern Palace at a young age to serve as a companion reader. After the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, Xu Jiao rose step by step through the ranks, starting from a Compiler in the Hanlin Academy to the highest rank among officials and serving as the Prime Minister in the court. ... more>>

Everyone in court knew Emperor Yuan openly favoured Zai Xiang. It was also well known that Xu Xiang had a few hundred terrible tempers each month and a notoriously petty nature. Yet, there always seemed to be some foolishly fearless officials who even dared to submit memorials of impeachment against the Xiang Ye.

Emperor Yuan stated, “If she is so capable, then let her roll back here and manage Our imperial harem for Zhen.”

[Mini-Theatre One]

Whenever a new official enters the court, even the Minister of Personnel will personally offer guidance:

-“The first rule of being an official: don’t provoke Prime Minister Xu!”

-“Back in the Eastern Palace, Minister Xu served as His Majesty’s study companion and the assistant instructor and secretary. The two of them... Well, they ate and slept together. Every month, there’d always be a few days when his temper got especially nasty—he even dared to argue with His Majesty.”

-“He’s also incredibly petty, like a needle, no matter how trivial the matter, no matter how long ago it happened, he’ll remember it…”

-“So don’t be fooled into thinking that just because His Majesty occasionally strips Minister Xu of his title, he’s really fallen out of favour. That’s just the two of them sulking. Honestly, Xu Xiang being out of court is even scarier than him being in it…”

[Mini-Theatre Two]

Years later, the civil and military officials sighed in regret: “Minister Xu was truly dedicated; he exhausted his mind and body, handled everything personally, and in the end, died from overwork. We all misunderstood him before! Fortunately, His Majesty is someone who cherishes old bonds. Though Minister Xu is gone, his younger sister remains. That, at least, is some form of comfort…”

Xu Jiao: “Comfort your damn uncle! May your whole family die from overwork! This Prime Minister will never die!” <<less