The Empress Is Unworthy, So I'll Take Her as a Concubine

Gu Chang'an's intention was to become a worthy Grand Secretary, devoting himself to the state until his dying breath.

But the empress, Nalan Meier, was obsessed with the ethereal pursuit of immortality. She drained the state treasury, leaving the people destitute and furious!

Heartbroken, Gu Chang'an risked the empress's wrath and spoke frankly to Nalan Meier. But she flew into a rage and had Gu Chang'an flogged in court!

Gu Chang'an could take no more. He struck decisively, deposed Nalan Meier, and installed a new ruler!

With all power in his hands, Gu Chang'an should have killed Nalan Meier to eliminate future trouble. But her beauty was unparalleled, and he couldn't bring himself to execute her, so he took her as a concubine.

And then, at the height of his triumph, Gu Chang'an's luck turned...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.