In the Imperial Court: The Foolish Empress Can Hear My Thoughts

Tang Chen transmigrates to a world that doesn't belong to any of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, or Qing dynasties.

But to his surprise, the reigning emperor is a woman. Fine, a woman emperor. What leaves Tang Chen despairing is that she's also a foolish ruler.

In that case, Tang Chen decides to lie flat. She's going to be overthrown sooner or later, so why bother working so hard?

But, of all things, the empress can hear Tang Chen's inner thoughts.

"Your Majesty truly is a wise ruler!"

The vassal kings are about to rebel, and you're still thinking about stripping them of their fiefs? You're doomed, you foolish ruler!

"Your Majesty, if the treasury is short on money, we can always collect more taxes. Building your new palace is what matters!"

The treasury's empty, and you're still building a new palace? Why not make money instead? Ever heard of the empire doing business?

"The common folk are spreading rumors. Your Majesty, don't believe them. Long live the empress!"

Rumors are everywhere, officials are colluding with enemy states, and you're still dreaming, you foolish ruler? At least build up your own power base, like the Imperial Guard!

Empress: "Tang Chen, just say what's on your mind! Stop calling me a foolish ruler every other sentence!"

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