【Time Travel + Workplace Competition + No Lazing Around + Ambitious Female Lead】... more>>

Overachiever Shen Wei traveled through time and found herself as the lowest-ranking maid in the grand residence of the Yan Prince.

The Yan Prince held a prestigious position, but his consorts were all content to live dull lives. The noble-born princess consort was as tranquil as a chrysanthemum; the concubine sought a life of monogamy; the reincarnated woman was utterly disillusioned with the Yan Prince and had given up on striving for anything; and the other timid concubines dared not make a move...

The queen of workplace competition, Shen Wei, declared: Don't stop me! I'm going to outwork these unambitious slackers!

...

The Yan Prince had grown accustomed to the stagnant atmosphere in his harem, until a particularly skilled courtesan appeared.

This concubine was stunningly beautiful, adept at both literature and dance, hardworking, and always brought him fresh excitement. The Prince couldn't help but take a second, then a lifetime-long, look at her.

Years later, Shen Wei became the all-powerful Imperial Noble Consort, with children and the emperor's exclusive favor.

Meanwhile, the princess consort remained as tranquil as ever; the concubine was aging and had yet to experience a monogamous life; and the reincarnated woman was still eating simple meals in her modest abode...

After half a lifetime of striving, Shen Wei finally reached retirement and revealed her true nature, fully embracing a life of leisure. The retired emperor interjected: "You competed for favor just to retire?"

Shen Wei snacked on melon seeds: "What else?"

Living is all about retirement!

The retired emperor was even more surprised to find, in midlife, that other men were vying for his wife's affections! <<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

Bad news: Xu Yanmiao traveled back to ancient times, but he himself is lazy and uninterested in anything but internet cybersecurity, which is useless in ancient times.... more>>

Good news: He's bound to a system.

Bad news: The system is called the Gossip System, not the fortune-telling kind, but the kind that contains other people's private information and scandals. Utterly useless.

More bad news: This system is also glitchy, and the extent of the bugs is unknown.

Even more bad news: This body is that of a minor official who can attend court meetings, while Xu, the time traveler... doesn't understand the classics, can't write with a brush, and is at risk of being exposed for cheating in the imperial exams.

Xu Yanmiao: "..."

Forget it, just lie low, wait to die, maybe dying quickly could lead to another time travel.

...

In the court, the emperor was furious about state affairs, and the courtiers trembled in fear.

Xu Yanmiao pretended to listen attentively but was actually focused on browsing the Gossip System.

[Wow, the emperor just took in a 16-year-old noblewoman yesterday! A beautiful addition! He's getting stronger with age! And he was tossing and turning in bed all night but still has such a powerful voice now! Amazing!]

[This noblewoman used to be the crown prince's concubine! And the crown prince even knows how to write passionate love letters!]

[Wow wow wow! The crown prince sneaked into the grandpa's harem... hiss—got intimate while the old emperor was attending court! Do it quickly! Why isn't there any video...]

[Huh? Why is there no sound?]

Xu Yanmiao cautiously raised his head and glanced around.

[What happened? Why is everyone kneeling? Where's the emperor?]

—The emperor went to catch adultery in the harem.

*

The "imperial exam cheating" bomb finally exploded.

Xu Yanmiao couldn't explain why his handwriting on the exam paper didn't match his usual handwriting, nor could he answer why he didn't understand the classics.

The evidence prepared by the ousted crown prince of the emperor hit the nail on the head, and his personal bodyguard was ready to drag Xu Yanmiao away to the prison, awaiting execution in the autumn.

Xu Yanmiao held onto the gossip that proved his innocence but was in a quandary:

How do I explain the source of my information...

[Say that I secretly met with the Chief Examiner, the Minister of Rites, three nights before the exam? Impossible, that night, the Minister of Rites was dressed as a woman, spent the night at the General's Mansion, with the general...]

The general's body shook, and he interjected: "Your Majesty!!!!"

"Although the evidence of exam cheating is solid, I believe there's still something fishy about this. It should be re-investigated! Especially Xu... Xu... Xu Yanmiao's attire is neat and tidy! Someone who cares so much about their appearance, how could they tarnish their reputation!"

The crown prince, who couldn't hear his thoughts: ??

[Also, what's with saying that the examiner faking yawning and tiredness was intentionally leaving me a gap for cheating? He spent the night before the exam in the pigsty without sleeping, how could he not be tired the next day? But, surprisingly, the Imperial Academy lecturer actually believed in pig's milk...]

The Imperial Academy lecturer's face went pale, and he burst out: "Your Majesty!!!!"

"I... I agree with the General's words! How could Xu Lang cheat in the exam! He... he... he deliberately drank a glass of pure water before the exam, believing that only good-hearted people can use pure things, such a kind-hearted person, how could he cheat in the exam!"

Thinking he had everything under control, the crown prince: ??

Xu Yanmiao was deeply moved.

[They're all good people, even if their brains don't work well, they're trying their best to find reasons and excuses for me.]

[But I really have no way to turn the tables, alas, it's a pity that I haven't finished watching the TV series I've been following. The old emperor angered the empress last night and got kicked out of the bedchamber, and now I'm going to die before seeing the ending. He seems to be planning to paint his face with ink and pretend to be a cat to cheer up the empress...]

"Bang—"

The old emperor slammed the table, forcibly interrupting the continuous stream of thoughts: "I believe Xu Yanmiao did not cheat in the exam! Release him, innocent!"

The civil and military officials couldn't wait to echo, fearing that if they were too slow, Xu Yanmiao might spill more gossip.

"Yes yes yes! Release him innocent!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, please end the court session! Let Xu Lang go home and rest! You've tired him out by making him stand for so long!"

The crown prince: ??

Did Xu Yanmiao drug them with hallucinogens or something? <<less

Consort Yi, who was breathtakingly beautiful and the most doted on in the imperial harem, had a nightmare about the future. ... more>>

The crown prince was deposed. The fourth prince ascended the throne. Her sworn enemy, Consort De, became the empress dowager. Her son, the fifth prince, was not allowed to have an important position. The ninth prince died while he was imprisoned. The eleventh prince died of an illness during infancy. Although Kangxi spoiled her with sweet words of love, he took in many women in his later years and cast her aside.

Kangxi urged the new emperor that if Consort Yi was domineering and disrespectful after he passed away, then the new emperor did not need to take his feelings into consideration.

In the end, she died in desolation.

After awaking from her dream –

Consort Yi: We are not going to bother.

Whoever wants to be the favoured consort can go ahead and be the favoured consort!

The emperor didn’t say anything, but knew deep down that out of all those in the imperial harem, only Consort Yi had his heart.

She was beautiful, considerate, thoughtful, and knew how to handle various situations. Once in a while, she had a bit of a temper.

But suddenly, one day, Consort Yi went on strike. In order to refuse his favour, she did everything she possibly could.

Yun Xiu: I am jealous and malicious…

Kangxi: ??? <<less

When the protagonist woke up, he discovered that he had become Song Qingshu, who had his meridians destroyed in a contest of martial arts and... more>> was banished from his sect. He also found out that this was a chaotic world that incorporated Jin Yong’s 14 novels. What will he do now? <<less

Yun Si is just a low-ranking palace maid.... more>>

She's not a good person, but she's a beauty.

She knows her lowly status, even if she leaves the palace, marrying into a noble family as a concubine would be considered a great honor.

She's accustomed to the luxurious life in the palace and can't go back to her old life.

So, she set her sights on the Emperor.

Everyone says Yun Si is cunning and has gained the Emperor's favor.

But no one knows, after being favored by the Emperor, Yun Si remained a nameless and title-less palace maid for two whole years.

Tan Yuanchu initially noticed Yun Si because of her clumsy and seemingly clever flattery.

He kept Yun Si by his side for two whole years before finally granting her the title she wanted.

He watched coldly as Yun Si became arrogant and domineering after gaining power.

Until the end, Tan Yuanchu realized that he wasn't just infatuated with her beauty, but with everything about her, including her hidden thoughts that she thought she had concealed well.

[You're smart, so I'll be a bit foolish.]

[What you see may not be what I want you to see.]

PS: This is a palace struggle novel, not a sweet story, the male lead is not a virg*n, please don't read if you're not interested. <<less

Chen Xi looked at the soldier who had just hurled a several-hundred-pound boulder with disbelief, gazing at the sky. Is this really the late Eastern Han Dynasty?... more>>

Lu Bu, single-handedly breaking through an army of ten thousand, seems scientifically impossible. Zhao Zilong, with genuine dragon soul possession, slicing through a mountain with one strike—could this really be a human? Dian Wei, single-handedly protecting Cao Cao while slaying thousands of enemy cavalry—this combat power is off the charts!

Something seems off. Chen Xi casually waved a feather fan, creating a powerful gust of wind, and sighed, “This must be a myth. Even I seem abnormal.” <<less

Lin Lang lived like a dog in her previous life, struggling her entire life. In the end, when she got sick, she was passed around like a football. She dedicated herself wholeheartedly and selflessly, but ended up a joke!... more>>

At the time of her death, Lin Lang vowed that she would never be a saint again in any lifetime. Unexpectedly, she obtained an unexpected System and began to train in various small worlds!

To deal with extraordinary people, one must use extraordinary means. Evil people have their own evil people to grind them down!

The female lead is not a white lotus. She will use any means to complete her tasks. To deal with evil people, one must use the same evil methods. The female lead does not love anyone; she only loves herself in this life!

A selfish and self-serving quick transmigration character, a quick transmigration character who respects only herself, and even a quick transmigration character who likes to solve problems with her fists!

Is human nature inherently evil? Or is it inherently good?

***

The sandalwood canopy bed, carved with flowers and painted with birds, exuded an understated luxury that did little to soothe the turmoil within Lin Lang.

One moment, she was a woman betrayed, dying in a world that had chewed her up and spat her out. The next, she was Mingzhu, a Borjigit noblewoman destined for the Emperor's Harem, a gilded cage where beauty was currency and ambition, a dangerous game. But Lin Lang was no Mingzhu, no starry-eyed girl dreaming of the Emperor's love.

She knew the game, the players, and the tragic end that awaited her predecessor. Armed with the memories of a life wasted on selfless devotion, Lin Lang vowed to seize control of her fate.

In this world of silk and secrets, where every smile hid a dagger and every whispered word could shatter empires, she would not be a pawn. She would be a player, and she would rewrite the sorrows of a co-wife into a symphony of power, resilience, and survival. <<less

[Dual Regression and Marriage Exchange + Imperial Harem Power Struggles + Non-virg*n Leads + Eventual Sole Favor + Highly Perceptive Female Lead] ... more>>

Shen Zhinian and her Dijie, Shen Nanqiao, both regressed.

In their past lives, Shen Zhinian was arranged by her father to marry his impoverished student, while Dijie was selected for imperial selection. Before even sharing the Emperor’s bed, she was granted the title of Guiren. The world believed that Dijie’s status was beyond compare, while her’s was utterly insignificant.

Yet who would have thought—years later, the impoverished scholar Shen Zhinian had married would achieve top honors in three consecutive imperial examinations, rise to the rank of Marquis, and be appointed as Prime Minister. She, in turn, became the youngest First-Rank titled Lady in the empire. Meanwhile, her Dijie, who had failed to gain the Emperor’s favor, spent half a lifetime struggling in the deep palace, only to meet a tragic end after being framed.

When Shen Zhinian opened her eyes once more, she found herself regressed to the moment before her betrothal. Her Dijie was eagerly vying for the chance to marry the impoverished scholar, intending to send her into the imperial selection instead. She couldn’t be more pleased.

That scholar, while talented, was arrogantly ambitious. Moreover, his household was far from welcoming—he had a harsh mother and a difficult younger sister. In their past life, the only reason he had a smooth ascent in his official career was due to her tireless efforts, painstakingly clearing the path for him.

But in this life, all the glory and prestige her Dijie coveted would never come to pass.

Besides, His Majesty was not only young and handsome, but the Empress' seat remained vacant. Every maiden selected to enter the palace had a chance to compete for that position.

Shen Zhinian had understood since childhood that men were unreliable. She never sought true affection—only wealth and glory.

After all, how could a First-Rank titled Lady ever compare to the Mother of the Nation? In this life, she would be the one to claim unparalleled wealth and honor!

However, Shen Zhinian gradually discovered that the imperial harem harbored not only a transmigrated woman but also a raider equipped with a system.

No matter—off with their heads, and that will do!

Even so, could someone tell her why His Majesty’s gaze upon her was growing increasingly... strange? <<less

Guifei is favored, Xian Fei has a son, Zhaoyi is the emperor’s white moonlight, and Li Fei is his cinnabar mole. The other concubines all have their own strengths and charms-a true garden of blooming flowers.... more>>

So who is our protagonist?

She is the successor empress-unfavored, childless, and without a powerful family background.

Wonderful. Why does this plot feel strangely familiar?

Whatever. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated, she decided to lie flat.

Compete for favor? Compete for what, exactly?!

There’s no reason to depose her for no cause, and the emperor wants to be a wise ruler, after all. <<less

Jiang Zhimiao bring the gossip system to the Yong Dynasty and becomes the current empress.... more>>

The new emperor’s harem is in chaos.

“What? Chen Shuyi and An Zhaoyi, who are like sisters, are real sisters! General An has a big green hat on his head!”

“Concubine De actually likes to smell stinky socks!”

“Lady Lin, who is favored by the new emperor, has a white moonlight in her heart!”

“The dignified and steady Empress Dowager, she has an old lover in private!”

Gossip spread throughout the harem, and the concubines of the new emperor are all excited.

The gossip system also comes with a lot of spiritual food.

Yue Lin enters the Empress’s palace on the first night, the candlelight is gentle, and the atmosphere is just right.

Jiang Zhimiao clicks on the horror movie.

The horror movie is broadcasts live simultaneously, and Yue Lin is sweating all over, stiff all over, and instantly lost interest.

Jiang Zhimiao comforted: “Don’t be nervous, Your Majesty, I don’t care about these things, it’s good to just chat under the quilt.”

Yue Lin grits his teeth.

He doesn’t feel good at all!

Jiang Zhimiao is gossiping while watching TV series.

Dream of the Red Chamber.

New Three Kingdoms.

Legend of Zhen Huan.

Nirvana in Fire.

All the concubines are so obsessed with the TV series.

Concubine Lin provokes: “Concubine De, I think you should be the master of the harem.”

Concubine De is angry: “Get lost!”

No one can stop her from watching TV series.

Yue Lin wanders into the palace of Concubine An one day.

Concubine An: “Your Majesty, please don’t come next time. I’m worried that the Empress will misunderstand.”

Yue Lin: “???”

Is this my harem, or the Empress’s harem!

The entire harem is eating melons and watching TV series, and the salted fish Empress lay all the way and wins in the end. <<less

An Jiu transmigrated into a little palace maid in the emperor’s palace who wanted to climb onto the dragon bed.... more>>

As soon as she opened her eyes, the tyrant stabbed the little palace maid trying to seduce him straight through the heart with a sword.

The next day, the tyrant stabbed the chief palace maid beside a concubine to death.

On the third day, the palace maid who tasted food for the emperor died from poisoning.

Being a palace maid was a high-risk job, so An Jiu decided to work hard, save a lot of money, cherish her life, and stay far away from the tyrant.

But at this moment, she suddenly heard the tyrant’s inner thoughts.

"Ahhh, so annoying, so annoying, so annoying, are these memorials written like dog sh*t? Didn't I already say no peaches, no peaches, no peaches, yet they keep asking, keep asking, keep asking every day."

An Jiu?

"Is the new palace maid an idiot? Standing there like a lampstand? Can't she see my neck is sore and not come over to give me a massage?"

An Jiu moved her feet and tentatively massaged the emperor’s shoulders...

"The desserts from the Imperial Kitchen are choking me to death, has Eunuch Li gone blind, doesn’t even know to pour me a cup of water..."

An Jiu moved over and poured a cup of tea...

Gradually, the palace maids and eunuchs in Guanghua Hall discovered that the tyrant’s temper seemed to have improved a lot...

The concubines in the harem wept with joy. His Majesty’s madness is cured. Does that mean he can now take them to bed...

"Am I a breeding horse? Making me flip nameplates every day. This is a human waist, not a pig kidney... Speaking of kidneys, now I suddenly feel like eating stir-fried kidneys..."

Thus the green nameplate was removed, and a plate of delicious kidneys was served.

An Jiu was promoted from little palace maid to a managing matron...

An Jiu realized she suddenly couldn’t hear the tyrant’s inner thoughts anymore... <<less

Wearing the identity of the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family, she entered the palace and was immediately bestowed the title of first rank... more>> Consort Shu, just one step away from the position of Empress. However, Shen Moyun said that this "one step" took her a full twenty-five years. <<less

Reborn as Fang He, a palace maid who boiled water in the tea room of the Qianqing Palace.

Lin Yan transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty and was sent straight onto the imperial throne!... more>>

And if that wasn’t crazy enough, he awakened the [Ultimate Tyrant Emperor System] , and the system goal is to become an Immortal by ruining the national fortune and ascend to immortality?

Fine, forget being a wise and virtuous ruler—this emperor’s going full tyrant mode!

———

“What?! The Fifth Prince is rebelling?”

"Quick! Open the palace gates wide—he must succeed today, no one is allowed to stop him! That’s an imperial decree!”

“What?! My father-in-law is a corrupt traitor?”

"Perfect! Make him Grand Chancellor and First Assistant of the Inner Cabinet immediately!”

“What?! Eunuch Zhao Gao is a cunning, backstabbing schemer?”

"From this day forth, he’s going to be the Director of the Eastern Depot! Go sow chaos in my court!”

“Fifth Brother, hurry up and rebel already!”

“Father-in-law, don’t waste time—seize the throne!”

“Zhao Gao, wreck the government like your life depends on it!”

———

But instead of chaos, what does he get?

“Your Majesty is the wisest ruler in all of history. This humble servant shall dedicate his life to your cause, even unto death!”

Lin Yan: “???”

How the hell am I supposed to ascend immortality if things become like this?! <<less

“When I tell you to do A, you can’t ignore it and do B,” the Prince said.... more>>

“Sure,” she replied. She’ll just do C, then! No biggie.

“If I tell you to go east, you can’t ignore me and go west,” the Prince added.

“Yes,” she nodded. If she can’t go west, north or south works fine too.

“You are NOT allowed to have an affair with other men!” the Prince emphasized.

“Naturally,” she said. Why would she have an affair with others when they could just have it with her?

Qu Tan’er has transmigrated into the body of a noble young lady and forced to marry the ice-cold 8th prince. Her only care in this world is finding a way to get back to her original world, and dealing with all the politics and intrigue surrounding the marriage is just a distraction.

Your Highness, let's not bother ourselves with this marriage, just hand me the divorce document! <<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

She was originally the daughter of a powerful official, the niece of the empress dowager, showered with countless favors; but she fell in love with... more>> the one who brought her endless misery, and could only choose to perish with him.
Now, Fu Mingzhu has the chance to be reborn. Let's see how she will clear her past shame, confront her enemies, and bravely annul her marriage. She vows to rise above all and overturn the heavens and earth! <<less

Gu Xi was switched three times in her life.... more>>

The first time was when she was born. Gu Xi was switched with the daughter of a merchant family and stayed in Suzhou for fifteen years.

The second time was when she was taken back to the capital. Her father didn't care, her grandmother didn't love her, and everyone in the capital disliked her. One day, the Empress Dowager wanted to hold a banquet to select wives for the royal family members. Because her sister had a lover, she secretly switched herself with Gu Xi to enter the palace.

The Empress Dowager: "Xixi, you really look like ai jia's daughter who died early. You are as bright as a flower and can even be called the most beautiful woman in our capital." From then on, Gu Xi had another backer.

The third time she was switched was at a palace banquet. She was inexplicably drugged and then taken away by a man by mistake.

Afterwards, Gu Xi ran away quickly with her clothes under her arm. This time she didn't want to know who the man was. She would never admit it, and she didn't want any big backers anymore!

The Emperor smoked a cigarette afterwards: Who slept with zhen and ran away? Find out for zhen!

The Emperor, who had been single for more than 20 years, was forced by the Empress Dowager and the civil and military officials of the court to see noble ladies at the banquet. In the end, he accidentally brought back a beautiful woman. <<less

Jiang Wanning died unexpectedly and was reborn into the cultivation world. After much hardship, he rose from a down-and-out youth to become a powerful figure in the cultivation realm.... more>>

Who would have thought that just as he was about to ascend, he would be struck by tribulation lightning and die again, his cultivation completely lost, only to be reborn as a pitiful and unloved little prince of the Dacheng dynasty.

Just when he had had enough of life in the Cold Palace and was planning his escape from the imperial palace, a glowing light screen suddenly appeared in the sky above Dacheng. Everyone looked up and saw a face from the future appear in the light screen.

The streamer’s first livestream:

[The Divine Emperor Zhaodi, his virtue shines throughout the ages, surpassing the achievements of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. No emperor of later generations can compare!]

[His name — Xiao Linyuan!]

Everyone was stunned.

Jiang Wanning: That’s pretty impressive... but why does that name sound so familiar?

After thinking for a moment—wait, isn’t that... the name I have in this life?!

[Before the brothel gates, the gentleman says nothing; in a hundred lifetimes, strangers again.]

[If not for Jingde’s decree destroying Quzhao, the orchid trees would have long grown together.]

[A fortune of ten thousand taels cannot buy a single bowl of plain rice porridge.]

[The rebellion maniac’s dying words were actually, “It’s raining, I should go home to harvest the wheat”?]

[Hot gossip: How fierce can the Queen of Northern Frontier be in battle?]

…

As the livestreams continued, the spoilers about history became more and more outrageous. The people of Dacheng went from shock and numbness to simply enjoying the show.

Only Jiang Wanning: Did I curl my toes so hard from secondhand embarrassment that I carved out an entire palace today?

Not yet, but soon.

Ever since the livestreams appeared, Jiang Wanning’s inner thoughts:

#It’s another day of being blasted in the face with praise.

#You still won’t shut up today? Then I guess I’ll just shut down emotionally. <<less

I transmigrated as an extra in a hopeless dark fantasy novel.... more>>

...But the heroines are somehow strange. <<less

Xu Ze transmigrated into a novel and became the final villain, capable of becoming an immortal level existence if he completed the plot ten times over.... more>>

To achieve immortality, Xu Ze devoted his life to playing the role of the villain who abandoned the heroine and was incomparably evil.

However, all the heroines suddenly regained their memories of their previous nine lives during their last lifetime.

The hatred and love they had for Xu Ze blackened them all.

"Xu Ze, I hate you for abandoning me! But I also love you. So I'm locking you up by my side so you can never leave!"

"Xu Ze, do you like me, or Big Sister? You certainly like me, right? After all, you told me that you would love me until death do us part."

"Xu Ze, I know why you abandoned me. It's because of this man, right? Then, I will kill him right now, so don't leave me, okay?"

The protagonist: "Brother Xu save me! I'll give you the system, I'll give you all of my treasures, so please don't send your woman to kill me."

Xu Ze, who was tied up, shrugged his shoulders helplessly.

My brother, it wasn't that I didn't want to save you. Even I cannot protect myself. <<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

Before her death, Qun Qing hated the powerful official Lu Hua Ting the most. She hated him for assisting the new emperor and for being cunning and insidious. She thought about him day and night, and tried her best to defeat him, but she was not his match. In the end, she became a cannon fodder in his hands.... more>>

After Qun Qing died, she saw the princess of the fallen country that she had protected with her life, crying and leaning on the new emperor's chest: "Qing Qing is dead, what should I do?"

The new emperor kissed her: "You will be fine, just love me."

The princess burst into tears, like a delicate flower under the rain: "Qing Qing is dead, Your Majesty is all I have left."

When she opened his eyes, Qun Qing had woke up three years ago. She stood up, woodenly packed her bags, and regardless of the princess's obstruction, took off her jade crown and walked away, dropped her female official's wooden seal, turned around and left, leaving behind ten years of careful planning and treading on thin ice.

Restore the country? Restore shit.

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The powerful official Lu Hua Ting, with deep scheming and brutal means, was invincible among the struggles of power. He was tired of seeing the ugliness of human hearts and lived a boring life.

Looking back on his life, the only thing that left a little impression on him was the mu*der of a spy female official by poisoning when he was 26 years old.

For the love of the princess, she sacrificed his life for the country and schemed against him several times. In the end, she knelt in front of the Summer Palace, her facial expression remaining unchanged, with a look of resentment in her eyes, and sighed with a smile, "The winner becomes king, and the loser turns out a thief", and raised her head to drink it all. Blood gushed out of her mouth, in a thin layer of bright red.

Opening his eyes, Lu Hua Ting returned to the age of 23.

Lu Hua Ting looked at the documents under his command, and felt even more bored. He put down his brush and leaned on the back of the chair: "Where is the female official accompanying Crown Princess?"

"... She resigned. She asked me to tell My lord that she would not fight anymore."

Lu Hua Ting was silent for a while, and curled his lips coldly: "She said she won't fight, so the fight is over?" <<less