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

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

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

Ling Ye transmigrated to a Xuanhuan novel world. As a hidden expert, he kept a low profile throughout the book.... more>>

Towards the end of the story, the heroine and villainess would have had a duel.

However, because both were pregnant, the duel had to be cancelled.

Not only were they both pregnant at the same time, but they also gave birth to a child together.

There was a lot of curiosity about who both children's fathers were.

It wasn't until one day that they uncovered Ling Ye as the children's father.

It was the same person?

The world was stunned at this moment!

Ling Ye who held the Imperial Princess in arms and had been married to her, began to contemplate...

Imperial Princess: "What are you looking at? Why don't you take them all? But first, I'm the elder sister."

Ling Ye: "Really?... You'll let me take them all?" <<less

【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

Ji Jinyou traveled into a bloody palace fighting novel and became a cannon fodder three-year-old princess, living with her unpopular biological mother in a remote palace.... more>>

In the book, the concubines fought to the death and were offline one after another. The princes died or were disabled, and none of them survived.

In the end, the throne fell into the hands of a sinister and s*upid clan member, and soon, it was destroyed by the enemy country.

The nine princesses and their daughters were poisoned to death at the palace banquet where the concubines competed.

—

Ji Jinyou counted on her fat fingers, oh, there are still three months to live. It is better to live than to die, so she decided to actively save herself.

But every time she tried to change the plot, she would suffocate for no reason.

Risking the risk of almost dying, she tried several times to remind the relevant parties, but no one paid attention to her, the three-year-old baby.

Unable to change, Ji Jinyou had to give up.

But she didn’t know that everyone could suddenly hear her voice. <<less

Cheng Wanyun died suddenly. After traveling to the past, she barely enjoyed any good days before being labeled as a low-ranking concubine in the Yuqing Palace.... more>>

Cheng Wanyun: "..."

Everyone knows that the life of Yinreng ends in misery. But now, Yinreng is still a young man, only fifteen years old—handsome, bright, gentle, and proud of himself.

Cheng Wanyun calculated and found that there were at least twenty more years before Yinreng would be imprisoned and die.

So... she decided to lie down for now. If it’s a waste, then so be it. Anyway, she wasn’t going to move.

Let them imprison him, what’s the difference where she lies down?

Others were busy vying for favor, dancing in the garden in winter wearing thin silk. Cheng Wanyun was curled up by the stove, watching the snow while nibbling on delicious roast duck.

Others were busy scheming for power, secretly sowing discord to incite punishment in the palace. Cheng Wanyun was raising her child, taking care of cats and dogs.

Others were busy forming factions, with the First Consort and Second Consort standing in opposition. Cheng Wanyun was sipping on milk tea, playing cards: "Boom!"

She had unknowingly reached the forty-seventh year of Kangxi's reign and finally wondered: Why hadn’t she been discarded yet?

After Yinreng accepted Cheng Gege (Low-ranking concubine) as his concubine, he slept with her, occasionally having strange dreams, all of which came true. Over time, he remembered more and more. It turned out those were his past life memories—conflict with his father, infighting with his brothers, the early death of a younger brother, his eventual downfall, and his death in isolation.

Despite his fragmented memories, he cautiously navigated every step, walking on thin ice. Meanwhile, Cheng Gege... slept soundly without a care.

Yinreng: So angry.

But he still gently lowered his head and tucked the blanket around her.

Perhaps the divine heavens knew his path would be full of hardship, so they blessed him with a small lucky star. He was bloodied, wielding a sword through the battlefield, while she was his peaceful haven, his paradise. <<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

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

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

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

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

In just three short years, the party known as [Unnamed (Unknown)] rose to S-Rank.... more>>

In the town of Avantale, their name was hailed as one of the strongest.

Their strength? Undeniable.

Their identities? A complete mystery.

Faces, backgrounds, genders, ages, races — everything about them was hidden.

And now, at last, the leader steps forward.

That’s right — even the leader knows nothing!

For three whole years, he remained in the dark!

This is the tale of an unwitting harem adventure, led by a man who simply believes, for no particular reason, that everyone in the party is a guy. <<less

Ah Bao has transmigrated! She’s become a princess of a fallen nation, who was killed as a disaster star right after birth.... more>>

【Father, the official from the Imperial Astronomy Bureau is an old charlatan who, together with Concubine Li, deceived you and will stab you in the heart on the day of the nation’s fall.】

The Tyrant Emperor immediately turned against the old official for his daughter, and Ah Bao was taken out of the Cold Palace.

【Sixth Prince, the chosen one, was manipulated by the transmigrated woman, going mad and smashing into walls for her, only to be used by her, dying alone and childless in misery.】

Sixth Prince: ?

He pushed away the female lead and turned into the ruler of the world!

【Seventh Prince, plagued by bad luck, died saving the female lead from a knife, missing out on his lucky little princess. Charge! Marry the official match and drive away your misfortune.】

Seventh Prince: ?

He stabbed the female lead, and at the selection banquet, he chose the lucky little princess and showered her with love and affection.

【Aunt, your beloved son-in-law has been keeping a mistress behind your back and brought a bastard child to the princess’s residence for you to raise. In the end, the adopted son and the mistress conspired to drive you to death and seize your family assets.】

Princess Chang: ?

She decisively divorced her husband and sent the s*umbag to prison for a death sentence!

【And there’s the big uncle, the King of God War, surnamed Shen, who will use your drunken state to set up a bed scene, feigning tears and selling pity to make you responsible. In the end, she poisons you, leaving you crippled.】

Everyone is astonished; the small princess’s presence turns into a large-scale gossip event.

The once-fallen Tiansheng Dynasty has grown prosperous, becoming the number one nation among the seven countries!

Ah Bao has become the beloved treasure of everyone.

The defeated male and female leads: …

Where’s the promised protagonist halo? <<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

At the tender age of five, Shen Guiyan could recite the Thousand Character Classic from memory; at the age of six, she could already play guqin and even composed her own melodies; at the age of seven, she could write a full poem and finish it in the brief time it took for the incense stick to burn; and by the time she turned eight, she was already betrothed to the son of the Prime Minister.... more>>

Everyone said that she was born with Phoenix Jade* in her mouth— destined for greatness from the very start.

But then, a woman from the modern era arrived and transformed Shen Guiyan’s once-brash younger sister into someone sharp and clever. She stole her fiancé, harmed her birth mother, and ruthlessly pulled her down from the heavens. Laughing arrogantly, she sneered, “How can a mere woman from the feudal era ever compete with a modern woman of the 21st century?”

Schemes and trickery altered her predestined fate, a pregnant belly destroyed her marriage prospects, and she was forced to marry a pampered and debauched son of a noble, who brought ruin upon her on her wedding night. And yet, by some strange twist of fate, it inadvertently led her to the most extraordinary encounter with her fated one.

A crazy monk once read her fortune: a great calamity at the coming of age, a great joy at the age of twenty, and a great sorrow in old age.

Shen Guiyan did not believe in fate. She only believed that with human determination, one could even overcome destiny.

Those who took from her, she would make sure they would pay! Those who harmed her, she would make sure they would burn in the pits of hell!

So what if you have traveled through time? So what if you have been reborn?

Even if you have eight or ten golden fingers**, I would chop them all up for you!

I would be coming for you, no matter what!

[*born with Phoenix Jade in her mouth – this symbolizes a noble or auspicious birth, often implying destiny, luck, or even divine favor.]

[**golden fingers – Chinese slang for cheat-like powers, or supernatural advantages] <<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.

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

Meng Xu, a descendant of loyal martyrs, possessed a face as radiant as peach blossoms in full bloom, her beauty blazing like a torch.... more>>

Tragically, the young master she was betrothed to had eyes only for her younger sister. When Meng Xu dissolved their engagement, she became a laughingstock amongst noblewomen.

Yet, less than two months later, rumors spread that Meng Xu would be formally invited to enter the palace.

How could a mere official’s child compare to the Son of Heaven’s majestic bearing?

Who was truly looking down on whom?

As Meng Xu walked across the spring-decked imperial path into Liang Palace, every eye turned to watch her. She moved with such natural grace it seemed this place had always been hers.

Everyone speculated on her purpose for coming.

Even the most exalted man in the world asked her, “Why do you wish to enter the palace?”

Meng Xu countered, “Having witnessed Your Majesty’s peerless grace, how could I settle for another’s pearls? Among all men in the world, who but you is worthy of my devotion?”

The young emperor had ascended the throne in his teens, his jade-like face concealing a heart as inscrutable as the heavens. Beauties came and went at his side, leaving none certain of his true affections.

Though imperial hearts are impenetrable, Meng Xu’s greatest gift lay precisely in deciphering them.

Beautiful Lady, Imperial Concubine, Zhao-yi, Noble Consort…

Later, they would say she was the most splendid and enduring flower to bloom at the Emperor’s side.

Meng Xu, however, had no desire to be a flower.

Flowers knew only of fragility and beauty, their fate subject to others’ whims, their glory fading in a single night.

If Meng Xu was to choose, she would be Great Liang’s flower observer, standing beside the Emperor.

To witness all beauty’s splendor, to delight in endless joy without decline. <<less

In the imperial garden of jade tiles and red walls, the flowers have bloomed. A childish girl shyly confessed, “Jingxuan gege, I like you.”... more>>

Jingxuan indifferently retorted, “But I don’t like you!”

Years later, when they met again, the immature girl has become an elegant lady. He said to her affectionately this time, “Your husband will only be me, and I will not fail again.”

She stared at him with tears in her eyes and said, “You should have understood that I have already lost the courage to love you.”

Her affection had been so deep, yet he missed it in full bloom. Now that he’s persistent, she has already grown cold.

One step forward, two steps back. They are two people who never meet in between— they always miss each other. <<less

Blunt General x Little Blind Low-Rank Incubus... more>>

[ Rebirth + Pure Sweetness]

In his past life, Jiang Chuang married a blind prince. The two shared a period of deep affection.

But after being betrayed by Wen Jue, Jiang Chuang was left devastated—their hearts grew distant.

To him, Wen Jue was nothing more than a deceiver wrapped in a gentle, harmless facade.

He played with Jiang Chuang’s emotions, had him wrapped around his finger, and nearly caused Jiang Chuang’s closest friend to fall into a place of no return.

And yet, in the end, it was Wen Jue who took an arrow for him.

Barely breathing, he lay dying in Jiang Chuang’s arms, apologizing, tearing off his mask, and pleading:

“Can you stop being mad at me… husband?”

Before Jiang Chuang could say “yes,” Wen Jue stopped breathing—his hollow eyes turned lifeless.

In the end, Jiang Chuang held him and jumped off a cliff.

Back in this life, Jiang Chuang has only one thought: Wen Jue.

And watching him quietly perform…

Watching how he exhausts every trick, pretending innocence, hiding his true self, and bending over backward to please Jiang Chuang.

Then, slowly—tearing through his facade.

Watching the darkness and twists, the carefully laid schemes, the venomous heart.

And letting him know—Jiang Chuang loves every version of him, as long as it’s him.

P.S.: There’s just a tiny bit of court intrigue~ The author’s a total newbie when it comes to scheming, so please don’t be too harsh, okay? This story is all about the romance! <<less

Lin Feilu, or better known by her nickname—Green Tea Princess, was the best of all the scheming b*tches that the world had ever seen. She was the Oscar-winning actress among the masses with real life as her stage. Acting coy, slandering, feigning innocence, or playing the saint, she aced it all. Simply put, she was the proverbial villainess.... more>>

Ah, but retribution came way too early for this malicious personage and she died on her 27th birthday.

In death, Lin Feilu reflected on her career of 20 years as the Green Tea Princess. She was full of regret and remorse over the life she once led. She vowed, if there was an afterlife, she would atone for her misdeeds and be a good person.

She transmigrated into a five-year-old princess of the Dalin Dynasty. In the name of family, she had a sickly mother disfavoured by the emperor, a mentally challenged and daft older brother.

Her life was constantly in danger, with having little to eat and trying to stay warm.

The living environment was very harsh.

Lin Feilu, who wanted to be a good person: … You forced me! Sorry, I can only activate my unique skill.

Harem fight? Striving for favor? Climbing the ranks?

Apologies, but let me show you what it means to be slaughtered by a maxed out player.

Note: “Green Tea” is a woman who presents herself as innocent, sweet, and kind but is very scheming and calculative in reality. <<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.

*

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