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

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

Xu Yunqi attended a palace banquet and was mistakenly assigned by the drunken emperor to marry the most esteemed young master of the capital, Pei Muheng. Everyone said Xu Yunqi was lucky to marry such a golden husband; even the Xu family believed so.... more>>

Upon marriage, she found out that Pei Muheng had a childhood sweetheart from a well-matched family whom he had initially intended to marry.

On their wedding night, Pei Muheng was indifferent and distant, establishing three rules for their relationship. Xu Yunqi silently agreed to all of them. After marriage, they treated each other with respect, living a peaceful and uneventful life, with Xu Yunqi always staying within her bounds.

Pei Muheng, elegant and noble, was the most favored grandson of the emperor. He could have chosen any noble lady in the capital, but his grandfather's random matchmaking assigned him to Xu Yunqi, a daughter of a common official family. Despite his displeasure, he had to accept the imperial decree. He spent most of the month in the palace, and his impression of his new wife was that she was gentle, quiet, and did not cling to him. After they consummated their marriage, he found her to be delicate and diligent in managing the household. Despite her humble origins, he thought he could live with her peacefully until old age. However, during a banquet, he unintentionally discovered that she had a "white moonlight" (someone she cherished deeply) in her heart.

Pei Muheng, who always prided himself on being decisive and emotionless, found himself tossing and turning at night, experiencing the pain of unrequited love for the first time. <<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

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

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

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

【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

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

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

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 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

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

Jiang Shuyi lived for fifteen years basking in imperial favor. As the emperor’s most beloved consort, she enjoyed a life of luxury and affection, envied by all and unmatched within the harem. The emperor treated her like a precious jewel, gentle and indulgent.... more>>

However, beneath this golden dream lay a fatal blindness. She failed to see through her seemingly demure younger sister, never suspecting the wolf beneath the surface. In the end, it was her own kin who exposed her alleged crimes. Her carefully constructed world crumbled, and even her cherished son turned cold, sneering, “If only I had been born of Aunt instead.”

Branded a seductive enchantress, Jiang Shuyi became the shame of the court. Yet, amid the whispers and condemnation, only one man stood by her—the emperor. He locked her away, not in punishment, but out of possessive devotion. Every night, he came to her side, unable to let go.

Beneath the gauzy curtains, his hand traced the contours of her tear-stained face, his voice low and tender—a prison made of longing, a love that refused to die, and a second chance to rewrite fate. <<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

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

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

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

Transported to the year 1916, becoming the second son of the Zhang family from the Fengtian clique—Zhang Xueming.... more>>

Awaken the “Many Children Bring Blessings, Strongest Family System”!

The game begins with intercepting the Young Marshal’s sister-in-law, Yu Fengzhi.

Reward: Entry for [Virtuous Support] : Receive 2 million silver dollars in private savings every month.

Establish the ‘Far East Chamber of Commerce’ and form connections with multiple royal families!

Develop the economy and expand influence across Blue Star.

The iron mines of Outer Mongolia, the silver mountains of Japan, the granaries of Southeast Asia!

All have become part of the Far East Chamber of Commerce’s assets.

…..

The Arctic Bear: I announce that the 6 million square kilometers of land in the Far East will be handed over to the ‘Far East Chamber of Commerce’ for management!

The Korean Nation: Japan, you ungrateful child! Korean! Filial child!

Little Japan: Nonsense! All citizens of the Empire wholeheartedly serve the Far East Chamber of Commerce.

The day before.

The Beautiful Country’s Congress shouted, “Raise tariffs and restrict the Far East Chamber of Commerce!”

The next day.

The great white fleet of the Far East Chamber of Commerce arrived at the West Coast.

Looking at dozens of aircraft carriers, each weighing over 100,000 tons.

The Beautiful Country was stunned!

“Eagle Sauce, why are you closing off the country?”

“Open the door! Free trade!” <<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

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

The Tale of Saiunkoku, set in the ancient fictional empire of Saiunkoku, follows the story of Kou Shuurei, a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times. Her lifelong dream was to take the imperial examinations and enter officialdom and serve the country, a path which was forbidden to women.... more>>

Her father, who served as the Custodian of the Imperial Archives, held a post which offered prestige and respect, but little compensation. Shuurei toiled everyday, teaching in the temple school and working odd jobs to make ends meet.

Her plans, however, came to an abrupt halt when the emperor’s Grand Advisor made a startling offer, which was for her to join the inner palace for six months as the young emperor’s consort and educate him to be a responsible ruler. If she succeeded, there would be a hefty financial reward. The path to Shuurei’s dreams, once closed forever, seemed to shine with a new light as Shuurei’s journey begins as a consort in the inner palace.

The story follows Shuurei’s journey through the intrigues of court politics into becoming the first ever successful female official in the history of Saiunkoku. <<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