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Transmigrated into a tyrannical ruler that everyone loathes... As the Emperor, I can't run away. So, when there are matters, let the ministers handle them. When there's nothing to do, should I just beat the ministers with planks?

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For hundreds of years, the four great aristocratic families have stood firm, and now they have completely hollowed out the imperial court, disregarding imperial power. What's more, Emperor Tianchong is weak and incompetent, willing to be a puppet emperor.

But Min Shi'an is unwilling to be a puppet princess!

Therefore, she is cautious, secretly cultivating her own forces under the omnipresent rule of the Song family, and trying every possible way to get close to Song Sheng, who holds great power.

She plots to poison Song Sheng, then nobly saves him, intending to narrow the distance between them.

Although she did it very discreetly, Song Sheng still found out.

Good news: The distance between them has indeed narrowed.

Bad news: Song Sheng's hand is choking Min Shi'an's neck.

However, after being poisoned, Song Sheng seems to have had his brain damaged. He no longer avoids her constantly as he used to, but instead starts to provide her with all sorts of conveniences, always considering her first.

Min Shi'an suspects he has ulterior motives, but gradually, she finds that her initial plan seems to have been completed unknowingly!

Song Sheng's gaze towards her is somewhat ambiguous.

Min Shi'an is overjoyed; she is one step closer to that supreme throne.

Min Shi'an originally thought she was only using Song Sheng, but when Song Sheng's life was in danger, her heart ached.

Later, when Song Sheng single-handedly stood against all aristocratic families and resolutely supported her ascension to the throne, her heart was in turmoil.

"Your Highness, everything you desire, your subject will fulfill for Your Highness."

"Whether it's the throne, or your subject, both rightfully belong to Your Highness."

She dared not gamble how much of his sincerity was real, until her great endeavor was accomplished, only then did her heart truly find its home.

Even though her path forward was fraught with thorns, fortunately, Song Sheng always stood before her.

Synopsis: [Main story concluded, extras are being updated

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Scheming and Majestic Emperor Gong (a gentle big wolfdog in front of the Shou) vs The World's Number One Aloof Beauty Shou

The High-ranking One Bows for Love + Aloof Beauty Training a Dog Literature

Mu Congbu x Gu Shiyan (The "Never Break a Promise" CP~)

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Gu Shiyan, as the new Venerable of the world's number one sect, was aloof, detached, and untainted by worldly affairs. Who knew that upon his first descent to Jiangnan, he would save an Emperor on an incognito inspection tour.

However, this Emperor, under the guise of repaying a debt of gratitude, clung to him.

Gu Shiyan, with his beautiful face, simply maintained a cold expression: "There is no need for gratitude, nor for repayment."

Mu Congbu, however, completely ignored his words, showering him with every kind of thoughtful attention and care.

Mu Congbu smiled: "I am a few years older than you, young master. How about you call me Sixth Brother?"

Gu Shiyan: "Don't call me young master. If there's a next time, I will personally end you."

Mu Congbu: "If young master desires my life, then I will personally offer it up."

Gu Shiyan secretly thought: "As expected of someone who can be an Emperor, his skin is much thicker than ordinary people's."

This Emperor was truly like a persistent plaster, impossible to shake off.

Later, the Emperor made his most sincere promise to him: "If you have nowhere to go, then come to the capital to find me. No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you."

Although Gu Shiyan was not well-versed in matters of love, he knew that he was somewhat moved at that moment.

*

The Emperor Mu Congbu of the Nine-Fold Palace was awe-inspiring without needing to display anger. Until news came from Jizhou that Gu Shiyan had perished, Mu Congbu seemed utterly lost.

The Emperor, like a walking corpse, showed no emotion on his face, only when he looked at a light blue handkerchief would his eyes be filled with tenderness and memories.

Some quick-witted noble ladies secretly noted the style of the handkerchief, made a similar one, and even deliberately displayed it in front of Mu Congbu at a palace banquet.

The Emperor was furious.

He said coldly: "How dare you use such a handkerchief?"

Afterward, that noble lady was no longer seen in the capital.

People did not know the origin of the handkerchief, but they understood that it was the Emperor's reverse scale.

Only Mu Congbu's personal guards knew that it was a handkerchief casually discarded by Moon Venerable Gu Shiyan, secretly picked up by the Emperor, personally washed, and always kept by his side.

*

A Duke of Ying's heir appeared in the capital. At first, everyone paid no attention, but Mu Congbu gradually recognized him as his beloved. Even with a thousand grievances and anger, he couldn't bear to show the slightest displeasure towards him.

Later, people saw that at the palace banquet, the Emperor's gaze was fixed on the Duke of Ying's heir. When a palace maid accidentally touched his hand, the Emperor's expression instantly turned grim.

Everyone thought the palace maid had no chance of survival, but the jade-like young man parted his thin lips and called out: "Tingliao."

This was the Emperor's given name, which usually required avoidance, let alone in public. The Emperor's ears turned crimson. He descended from his imperial seat and walked before the young man, his eyes so tender they seemed to drip with water.

Mu Congbu reached out and brushed away the young man's scattered hair, looking at his slightly flushed cheeks, and gently said: "You're a bit drunk."

Gu Shiyan retorted somewhat unconvincingly: "I'm not drunk at all." The next second, he felt dizzy and almost fell.

Fortunately, Mu Congbu was quick and immediately picked him up.

Watching the Emperor's retreating figure, everyone looked at each other, when had they ever seen such an Emperor?

[Mini Theater 1]

Later, on the imperial yellow dragon bed. Mu Congbu held his beloved's hand, pressed close to the young man's warm chest, and whispered in his ear: "A life-saving grace should be repaid by offering oneself. Young master, will you accept me~"

The warm breath brushed against Gu Shiyan's earlobe. He hooked his finger, used a red silk ribbon to cover Mu Congbu's eyes, and his jade-like fingers brushed over Mu Congbu's collarbone, then said: "Is that so? Then Your Majesty must serve me well. If you don't serve me well, I might have to change to someone else."

[Mini Theater 2]

Before Gu Shiyan returned to the capital, Martial Venerable Ji Ruoxi had instructed him: "If you meet a suitable girl in the capital, remember to bring her back for your master to see."

Gu Shiyan lightly chuckled: "If I'm to marry, I will marry the person with the most esteemed status in this world."

Who else in this world holds a more esteemed status than the Son of Heaven? Ji Ruoxi merely thought Gu Shiyan was joking with him and paid no mind.

Until Gu Shiyan truly brought Mu Congbu back to Yunliang Qianchi.

Mu Congbu's inner thoughts: Ah Yan is taking me home to meet his master, /happy!

Ji Ruoxi: Who is your master? Go away quickly.

Qu Dubian, who relied on acting like a green tea and feigning pity in his previous life, getting furiously voted into debut by fans, transmigrated one day to become a young prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty whose birth mother died early.

Not only did he have only 3 days left to live, but he was also bound to a [Disease Simulator] to extend his lifespan.

There were three ways to increase his lifespan:

Practice martial arts and sign in daily, increasing lifespan by one day.

Experience diseases, write papers, submit to the system to help the system archive and upgrade, increasing lifespan by three months.

Make friends, achieve 60 favorability points, increasing lifespan by one year.

Qu Dubian understood one point: to gain favorability, it's better to offer help in times of need than to add icing to the cake.

A little eunuch almost freezing to death? Save him!

His cheap emperor father, the unloved young master of the Minister's household, the lonely and bored imperial consorts in the harem, the only heir to a Marquis's estate, the enemy prince hostage...

Qu Dubian transformed into a filial (?) son / close friend / companion for chats / playmate / confidant. His steadily increasing lifespan made him immensely pleased.

The [Disease Simulator] was even more of a divine artifact to avoid the terrifying succession struggle!

To completely withdraw from the struggle for the throne, Qu Dubian even went wild on the battlefield, bringing back his elder sister, the princess who went on a political marriage, and then simulated himself as a cripple with his martial arts completely abolished and eyes blind.

From now on, he could happily lie flat on this military merit that could protect him for a lifetime, living out his days in peace and stability.

This wave was a huge win!

But alas—

The Director of the Eastern Depot's eyes were sinister: "Our life was saved by the little prince. Investigate for me, who dared to lay hands on him on the battlefield!"

The newly appointed top scholar looked sickly: "My life's planning was only for the wise lord in my heart. Since the wise lord is in darkness, I am unwilling to accept an official position."

The current young Marquis, General of Zhenbei: "With imperial power so oppressive, why does Your Highness still harbor kindness?"

His adoptive mother, who usually stayed out of worldly affairs: "My son suffered such a calamity. If this consort remains indifferent, how can I be a mother?!"

The imperial consorts in the harem gathered in the Cining Palace, their red eyes full of sorrow, making the Emperor unable to express his bitter feelings.

For a time, all the princes felt insecure, schemes churned in the capital, and people were filled with dread.

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

"Save, save me!!"

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

"Wild geese fly in the cold beyond the frontier, a long song for Qu Dubian."

Cover artist: @: Qu Wen

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Content tags: Palace Intrigue, Lighthearted, Drama, Beautiful and Tragic, Check-in System, Deification Stream

Qu Dubian

One-sentence introduction: And it's not really that tragic.

Theme: Treat others sincerely, face the world optimistically.