In the winter of the 20th year of the Chongqi reign of the Northern Song Dynasty, the emperor abdicated in favor of the crown prince due to poor health. The new emperor ascended the throne and changed the era name to...
"What?! He was the Crown Prince yesterday, and he's going to ascend the throne today?!" Chen Xiao exclaimed in shock.
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The real world.
Chen Xiao is a third-year student majoring in directing. In his spare time, he likes to stay at home and read novels, but everyone has times when they run out of books to read.
After yet another reading slump, she desperately searched for good novels, but after more than a month and collected over a hundred novels, she couldn't get into a single one.
One day, a mysterious software suddenly appeared on her phone's home screen, named "Legend of Night Dynasty." Looking at this strange name, she thought her phone was infected with a virus and rushed it to be repaired. But the repairman looked at her with a very strange expression.
"Ma'am, that 'Night Dynasty' app you mentioned, it's not here at all... I know, are you filming prank videos for Douyin? Are you an internet celebrity? You look quite like one..."
After confirming several times, she realized that only she could see the software.
After returning home with her doubts, she opened the mysterious software and discovered that it was actually a novel reading app. Strangely, the app only had one book, and the book's name was exactly the same as the app's name.
There's no cover or synopsis, the author's name is just a single letter 's', and only two people have read it... What kind of Arctic Circle novel is this? Is it really good?
With the mindset that "why not read it if you can't read it," Chen Xiao clicked on the book "The Legend of the Night Dynasty."
This story primarily recounts the history of the Night Dynasty, a fictional dynasty without a matriarchal or patriarchal system, advocating gender equality. Whether entering officialdom or establishing a crown prince, succession is based entirely on merit, regardless of whether the prince is legitimate or illegitimate; the most capable are chosen.
It was a trendy ancient system that piqued her interest.
This book begins with the establishment of the Night Dynasty, and the main perspective gradually shifts from the difficult rise of the founding emperor, Chu Qiaoling, to the glorious deeds of the second emperor, Chu Yanxi.
Chen Xiao found it more and more fascinating the more he read it; this Night Dynasty seemed to exist in reality.
As the founding emperor, Chu Qiaoling's actions and principles were the soul of the Night Dynasty. She laid the foundation for the Night Dynasty and played a significant role in its future development.
As the second emperor, Chu Yanxi combined Chu Qiaoling's ideas with his own, taking the essence and discarding the dross, which gradually made the Night Dynasty glorious, allowing the people of the Night Dynasty to live and work in peace and contentment, and leading the Night Dynasty into its golden age.
Chen Xiao was extremely fond of the two female protagonists in the book. They were capable and intelligent, confident but never arrogant. In particular, Chu Yanxi, after ascending the throne, purged all malpractices and improved the imperial examination system. Although she did not discriminate based on gender and believed that the capable should be in charge, she also had to observe their character and personality. Both were indispensable.
This move greatly improved the corrupt collusion among powerful families, and a wave of integrity swept through the Night Dynasty.
What left Chen Xiao wanting more was that the book ended twenty years after Chu Yanxi ascended the throne, when the Night Dynasty had reached its zenith in all aspects, and then... that was it?
It's gone without even the word 'complete'!?
"Huh? I haven't even seen my wife's child yet! Does my wife even have a child? Author, you didn't write anything about my wife's harem at all!" Chen Xiao roared in a helpless rage at the air.
"Alright, Host No. 003, this system will grant your request!" A clear voice rang out in Chen Xiao's mind, and before she could react, she fainted.
When I opened my eyes again, I was in a magnificent palace... When I looked up, I saw a woman in a dragon robe sitting on a dragon throne. Her age was unknown, but she looked very majestic and had a great presence.
His features were quite striking, and there was a hint of weariness in his eyes, but he was smiling gently at her, though his smile looked somewhat kind...
Chen Xiao was momentarily dumbfounded. What was going on? Had she transmigrated?
She looked around uneasily; it was exquisite and ancient.
Looking again at the person on the dragon throne, she is very beautiful and I like her very much.
Although she didn't know what was going on, she felt a sense of familiarity with this woman... no... the Empress, as if they had known each other for over a decade.
Chu Yanxi saw that Chen Xiao didn't answer her question, but instead shook his head and looked around aimlessly. Finally, he looked at her with a blank expression, which made Chu Yanxi laugh. "What's wrong with Xiao'er? Has he gone mad?"
Upon hearing the empress's address to her, Chen Xiao snapped out of her daze. "Xiao'er, so intimate? Could I be her sister or some junior?"
The ethereal voice rang out again: "Congratulations, Host No. 003, you have triggered the ultimate mission: Become emperor before the age of 45 and die peacefully in your old age!"
The sudden ethereal voice startled Chen Xiao, and she then remembered what had happened before she fainted.
Although it felt like it happened in an instant, she didn't know why it felt like a very long time had passed.
Upon hearing this mission, she was shocked and devastated. "What's going on? I'm just an ordinary college student! How could I possibly become an emperor?!"
"This is a mandatory task! Only by completing this task can you return to the real world! But don't worry, this task isn't for nothing. Once completed, you'll receive a super generous reward! Hehe..."
Chen Xiao sighed in distress, realizing that this meant she had no choice but to become the emperor and could only return to reality after she died of old age, which meant she would have to spend her entire life here!
In disbelief, she bombarded the so-called system with a series of questions, but the system offered no answers, instead severing its brainwave connection with her with the message, "Host, you should talk to Chu Yanxi first!"
Chen Xiao was in a state of collapse, complaining, "Thanks, I'm going a bit crazy, I want to give up... What??? Chu Yanxi!?"
She suddenly widened her eyes, staring unblinkingly at the empress on the dragon throne.
That was... the wife she had always longed for!
She actually transmigrated to the Night Dynasty? She transmigrated into that book, "The Legend of the Night Dynasty"?
Seeing Chen Xiao's conflicted and devastated expression, Chu Yanxi understood something, and her eyes filled with reluctance.
She sighed softly and said, "Your mother knows you may not want to be emperor, but your mother cannot allow it. You are my only child, and the throne is destined to be yours. This is your mission, and I hope you understand."
Chen Xiao's pupils dilated in shock: Transmigrating into a book is one thing, my wife only has one child is another, but! My wife and child are actually me! I'm so mad, waaaaah... Who understands how I feel right now!
Chu Yanxi waited a long time for Chen Xiao's reply. Seeing her daughter's expression, she knew that she might not be able to accept it for the time being, so she said, "Alright, Xiao'er, you can leave now. Come back and reply after you have calmed down."
Chen Xiao hadn't yet accepted this reality. His whole body stiffened as he replied, "Yes, Your Majesty," and then he walked out of the palace, his hands and feet moving awkwardly.
"I am about to leave, my daughter..." A sigh dissipated into the air, leaving only silence in the room.
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