The Palace Beauty Finally Claims the Throne

She had barely transmigrated when someone slapped her across the face. Feng Xiwei figured there couldn't be anyone in the world worse off than her.

Her original self had no connections or affection, and everyone said she was like an ant, fit for anyone to trample. But Feng Xiwei refused to accept that.

With no connections, she would make some. She had her penniless father buy himself an official post. He was an honest official, poor as a church mouse and incorruptible, devoted above all to serving the people. When the sage Li Siyu saw him, he even promoted him!

With no affection, she would fight tooth and nail to climb the ranks. With a silver tongue, she deceived the sage above and the consorts below, thriving in the palace!

Thanks to her connections and the favor she won, she finally got her wish and took the position every woman in the realm envied most: empress dowager...