[Mind Reading + Max-Level Cute Kid + Brainless Fun + Light and Humorous + Minor Group Portrait]
Recently, the cultivation world has had a good laugh: the debt-ridden and perpetually unlucky Qingling Sect took in a three-and-a-half-year-old child with a damaged spiritual root.
This child even became the sect's "Little Martial Uncle." The entire cultivation world laughed at the Qingling Sect's old ancestor for his poor judgment, thinking the sect was truly finished.
But as they kept laughing, everyone in the cultivation world noticed something was off. How did the unlucky Qingling Sect's fortune turn around? Why were all the talented prospects joining their sect?
Wasn't Qingling Sect's Eldest Senior Sister, Nan Ningxia, a romance-addled fool? How did she become a Sword Venerable who could cleave the heavens with a single strike?
Wasn't Second Senior Brother, Li Xiaoran, someone whose meridians were all severed? How did he become the number one expert in talismans? And wait, talismans that can trigger the laws of heaven and earth at any moment???
Wasn't Third Senior Brother, Nangong Wentian, an abandoned son of a noble family infected with demonic poison? Then who is this Demon Venerable who cultivates both alchemy and formations?
And look at their Fourth Senior Sister, Bai Yanyan—good heavens, she's the overlord of the demon realm? Fifth Senior Brother, Lin Jingxuan, is the reincarnation of the Human Emperor? And Sixth Senior Brother, Yan Jinjin... how did they all become big shots in the cultivation world? Weren't they all supposed to be useless?
And look at the gatekeeper of the Qingling Sect—he's actually the Demon Emperor! Is this even reasonable?
The members of Qingling Sect: "Excuse us, we have a treasure at home named Xiaobai. From now on, we are the big bosses of the cultivation world!"
Shen Qingqing transmigrated into a palace struggle novel full of strict hierarchies and hidden schemes. She didn't even get to be a concubine; instead, she became a third-class palace maid doing hard labor. Not only that, but the master she serves is the notoriously ill-tempered Imperial Concubine Du.
The number of cups and lamps she smashes each month is several times that of other palaces. Every servant under her lives in constant fear.
Shen Qingqing felt extremely weak: "I really want to restart my life."
However, heaven never seals off all paths. She discovered she could actually hear the inner voice of her direct superior, Imperial Concubine Du.
This was practically a surefire tool for promotion and a raise! Shen Qingqing instantly perked up, rubbing her hands in anticipation. She set a small goal for herself first: become a first-class palace maid.
Note: This is a palace struggle novel. The male lead is a normal emperor. The female lead will become a concubine, probably around the age of sixteen or seventeen.
[Mind Reading + Group Pampering + Food + Heartwarming + Feel-Good Story + Intangible Cultural Heritage Food + Highly Regional Specialty Food]
Shen Huazheng transmigrated, becoming the Shen family's most cherished darling. With no system, no medical skills, and unable to compose eloquent prose, she decided to lie flat and live the life of a wealthy "salty fish" (lazy, carefree person), eating and drinking every day.
Shen Huazheng looked at Minister Shen, who was preparing to leave for a banquet, [It's a pity, roast duck and spicy crayfish were prepared tonight, Father won't get to eat them.]
The next moment, his colleagues learned that Minister Shen had a sudden urgent matter and wouldn't be coming.
Shen Family's Eldest Young Master went out on an errand. Shen Huazheng looked at his fully packed luggage. [Big Brother's luggage has no more space. The sandwiches, hamburgers, cured meats, mushroom paste, satay sauce, and chili sauce I prepared probably won't fit.]
The Shen family's eldest young master immediately emptied his luggage, leaving only a few clothes. "Little sister, Big Brother's luggage still has a lot of space."
Her cousin was heartbroken over love, unable to eat or drink.
Shen Huazheng: [The wise do not fall in love; better to stew a big goose in an iron pot. What troubles can a hot pot not solve? If that doesn't work, add some jianbing guozi, hand-grabbed pancakes, cakes, milk tea, claypot porridge, and chee cheong fun.]
Her cousin, fidgeting, said, "Then let's start with the stewed goose."
Originally just wanting to be a wealthy "salty fish," Shen Huazheng somehow ended up running restaurants and eateries. From refined and elegant officials to common folk just seeking enough to eat, everyone found their dream meal. As the Shen family gained immense popularity due to their food, even the Emperor took a special liking to Shen Huazheng.
Minister Shen's political rivals were indignant, "A gentleman pursues principles, not food. How can one value gluttony so much?"
He would never... "So delicious! One more serving!"
Shen Zhiyi transmigrated and became the Emperor's Chamberlain for Diaries, dedicated to recording the Emperor's words and actions. Unfortunately, the Emperor was an old man, so Shen Zhiyi concluded that her path was not one of 'you love me, I love you.' Otherwise, it would be too unconventional.
Moreover, she possessed the golden finger system that all transmigrators had. But her system could only view surveillance... At this moment, Shen Zhiyi understood! She was on the path of following the old Emperor around and watching surveillance. So, on the surface, she was a Chamberlain, but in reality, she was a surveillance operator!
...
The entire court, civil and military officials: "Enough, enough! Stop watching these things!"
At least leave them some dignity!
(Note 1: Although the female lead is disguised as a man, everyone knows she's a woman. Firstly, due to mind-reading, and secondly, it's actually quite obvious.
Note 2: With a bug in the surveillance system, those who can hear Shen Zhiyi's inner thoughts range from officials in the Great Jing, to the old Emperor's harem consorts, then to all officials in the entire Great Ye, including local officials. Later, there's an even more severe bug, so much so that the system wants to mourn itself. Details are spoilers, so they won't be revealed.)
Mu Nanyan transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous female supporting character who was forced into a political marriage with the male lead. Later, due to her schemes against the female protagonist, she was killed by the male lead, and her own country suffered destruction.
To change her fate and protect the Southern Zhao Kingdom, Mu Nanyan decided to rise up.
Mu Nanyan looked at Emperor Hui:
(Mu Nanyan's thoughts: This Emperor Hui is a bit naive. If he continues like this, the country will be usurped by the treacherous minister soon. I need to give him some hints.)
Emperor Hui, upon learning of her thoughts: "I will never sit idly by."
Mu Nanyan looked at her Buddhist-minded mother:
(Mu Nanyan's thoughts: My mother is too laid-back. She's clearly a high-ranking consort, yet she allows herself to be bullied by those concubines. If she doesn't fight back, she'll become a victim of their schemes!)
Consort Wan's mindset changed, and she decided to overthrow those who framed her.
Then, Mu Nanyan looked at her eldest brother:
(Mu Nanyan's thoughts: My eldest brother is too trusting. He can't even tell who's genuinely good or bad. If he doesn't learn to discern people, he'll be easily manipulated.)
Later, her eldest brother learned to discern people, becoming an expert at identifying manipulative individuals.
She then looked at her second brother:
(Mu Nanyan's thoughts: My second brother is so introverted and gloomy. He needs to open up more and be more confident. He has so much potential!)
After awakening, her second brother became a sunny, cheerful young man.
Mu Nanyan silently grumbled to herself, then noticed that her imperial father was becoming more decisive, her mother was no longer slacking off, the country was prosperous and the people were at peace, a scene of flourishing prosperity. Even the male lead's gaze towards her seemed off.
In her previous life, Ye Fuman was harmed and died in her mother's womb. Her birth mother used a lifetime's worth of good deeds and merits to exchange for her to be a little working fish in the Heavenly Pond for a hundred years, collecting good fortune and auspiciousness for the Heavenly Palace.
A hundred years later, she gained another chance at reincarnation, returning to her mother's womb. As soon as she regained consciousness, she experienced a life-or-death situation.
Lan Qingshuang???
Ye Zhoushan???
Lan Qingshuang & Ye Zhoushan???
Ye Fuman, relying on the good fortune and auspiciousness she accumulated in the Heavenly Pond, successfully became a "Koi Baby" (lucky child). Her father doted on her, her mother loved her, and everyone rejoiced in her presence. Her frail little body got better day by day, and when her tummy was hungry, wild chickens would fly into the pot on their own.
Her small family, which was once in dire straits, saw its savings grow thicker and thicker. From a small village, she moved to the big city, and the baby, full of good fortune, lived a happy and fulfilling life.
Gu Junwen, a lazy girl who inherited billions, spent every day living off her inheritance and waiting to die. One day, she accidentally transmigrated into a power-struggle novel, becoming Gu Junwen, the female-disguised-as-male young general of the Northern Night Army, who shared her name.
She originally wanted to continue her lazy, unproductive life, but an imperial decree summoned her to the capital, forcing her to reside in the Southern Prince's mansion. Unexpectedly...
As a transmigrator, Cheng Yishu was bound to a matchmaker system. As the name suggests, it was a matchmaking system.
Before Cheng Yishu could even accept it and prepare to 'lie flat' and wait for death, he discovered that his system was different from others. It was rebellious, not only disliking matchmaking but also preferring to break up couples, and the rewards for breaking up couples were exceptionally generous...
Speaking of this, Cheng Yishu was no longer sleepy. Isn't it just breaking up little couples? He could do it. Anyway, they weren't good matches. It really wasn't the rewards that tempted him!!!
Recently, the Emperor of Xia Kingdom was very troubled. As an Emperor with abundant martial virtue, he always inexplicably heard strange things. He wasn't afraid, but it was very annoying. So, following the suggestion of his personal eunuch, he decided to establish the position of Imperial Advisor. Just as he was preparing to meet the new Imperial Advisor, he heard a voice suddenly appear from another direction...
[He's the Emperor? Hiss, his red strings of fate are messy. Should I first cut the red strings between his little eunuch and this new Imperial Advisor?]
Emperor of Xia Kingdom: "??????"
[Hahahaha, this little eunuch is really going all out for love! Every day, he tickles the Emperor's feet while the Emperor sleeps, then pretends to sleep as soon as the Emperor wakes up. He even tricked the Emperor into establishing the Imperial Advisor position for his beloved!]
The Emperor of Xia Kingdom narrowed his eyes and accurately found the quiet, ethereal-looking person who had never spoken in the crowd. Excellent! He would be the Imperial Advisor!
Cheng Yishu became the Imperial Advisor from a eliminated candidate for no reason. Before he could even be happy that the Imperial Advisor title could bluff people and allow him to carry out missions, he found, "Hey? My mission is completed?? And I gained a lot of matchmaker points???"
[Oh, this man. He's impotent, and mentally ill. He likes to play S/M.]
Miss Chen: "??????" "Wait, I'm going to break off the engagement right now!!"
[Hahahaha, this person is so funny. He's so narcissistic that he thinks no one in this world is worthy of him, so he carries a mirror everywhere. No need to break them up, he won't get married!]
Young Master Wang: "??????" "Then what am I?"
Cheng Yishu always thought his mind was clear until he transmigrated... As a new Taoist disciple and the current Imperial Advisor, he understood one thing: 'May my fellow Taoist die, not me.' If you provoke me today, I must deal with you, otherwise my Dao heart will be unstable!
Besides, I've already transmigrated, why not give me a break?
Xia Zhang: "The Empress is right!"
Shou is petty, loves to 'lie flat,' has no emotions, and always seeks immediate revenge. Not a good person.
Gong: "The Imperial Advisor is right" to "My wife is right," a love-brain.
Disclaimers: Will be very crazy, crazy in all senses, very unrestrained, no logic...
Various modern products will appear, but only Shou can use them, possibly even AKs...
Gong is a true tyrant, but he will change for Shou. A mutual journey? Maybe...
Golden Finger is wide open!
Bai Chen, a divine statue carver, perpetually accepted commissions for carving Taoist and Buddhist statues and divine beasts.
After taking a big order to carve the Four Divine Beasts, he died suddenly? Opening his eyes, he was silent. He had arrived in a world filled with strange phenomena. In this world, external weirdness prevailed, and Chinese mythology had a generational gap.
The Bai family, where Bai Chen was, was forced to move out of the capital because they drove the fake young master out, offending the fake young master's patron big shot. Bai Chen, who sobered up on the road, looked at his family, old and young, crying for food, and fell silent...
Bai Chen looked at the profession of divine sculptor... "Should I give it a try?"
The Four Divine Beasts appeared one after another, guarding China. The Underworld appeared, suppressing all ghosts. Immortals descended from the heavens with divine power, and Chinese deities reappeared in the world.
The strange entities who wanted to run wild in China discovered that their companions seemed to be getting fewer and fewer?
The Bai family members discovered... their youngest child seemed to have misunderstood something?? But, as long as the youngest child is happy...
PS: Mythological gap, cannot be verified. All inaccuracies are personal settings. Has a gong, gong has a background as a 'house-husband' type, Bai Chen is the best!!
Might be very chuunibyou, because when writing the synopsis, the author's chuunibyou soul was burning.
Content tags: Supernatural, Palace Intrigue, System, Transmigration into a Book, Satisfying Read
Cheng Yishu, Xia Zhang
One-sentence introduction: Also known as "Overbearing Emperor, Pretty Matchmaker."
Theme: Strive to create value even in adversity.
Xiao Ruoyi, a new generation metaphysical master from the 21st century, transmigrated into a book, becoming a pitiful little princess in the cold palace, not even worthy of a plotline! Xiao Ruoyi declared that she would not accept this; reborn, she must enjoy a good life!
[Wow, this is my cuckolded scumbag father, no wonder he was tricked out of his throne! The entire Donglin Kingdom is going to have no descendants!]
[Tsk, how pitiful, my brothers, each one died more tragically than the last, not a single one had a good end!]
[Sigh, these ministers, few are loyal, all are useless freeloaders who just fill positions. No wonder the Donglin Kingdom was destroyed so quickly!]
Xiao Ruoyi suddenly found that the tyrant was becoming more and more like a wise monarch, treacherous officials and spies were fewer and fewer, the national treasury was getting richer, and the princes were becoming more harmonious.
Xiao Ruoyi, "Did I read the wrong book?"
An Jiu transmigrated into a little palace maid trying to climb into the emperor's bed.
When she opened her eyes, the tyrant had pierced the little seductress with a sword, chilling her to the core.
The next day, the tyrant stabbed a high-ranking palace maid beside a concubine to death.
The third day, the palace maid who tested the emperor's food died of poisoning.
Being a palace maid was a high-risk profession. An Jiu decided to work hard, save more 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 all crap? I've already said I don't eat peaches, I don't eat peaches, I don't eat peaches, and yet they keep asking every day, every day, every day."
An Jiu?
"Is the new palace maid a fool? Just standing there like a lamppost? Didn't she see my neck is sore? Doesn't she know to come and massage it?"
An Jiu shuffled over and tentatively massaged the emperor's shoulders...
"The pastries from the Imperial Kitchen are choking me to death. Is Eunuch Li blind? Doesn't he know to pour me a glass of water..."
An Jiu shuffled over and poured a cup of tea...
Gradually, the palace maids and eunuchs of Guanghua Hall found that the tyrant's temper seemed to have improved a lot...
The concubines in the harem wept with joy. The emperor's madness was cured, does that mean they can attend to him at night...
"Am I a stud horse? They make me choose a concubine every day. These are human kidneys, not pig kidneys... Speaking of kidneys, I suddenly feel like eating stir-fried kidneys..."
Thus, the green-tipped nameplates were gone, and a plate of delicious kidneys was served.
An Jiu was promoted from a little palace maid to a head court lady...
One day, the tyrant said: "You greatly please my heart. Be my woman."
An Jiu discovered she could no longer hear the tyrant's inner thoughts...