The Empress Owes Me a Hundred Trillion: She Can Only Pay Me Back by Having My Babies

Li Qi transmigrates to the Continent of Divine Radiance.

He builds farms, opens mines, and starts factories, amassing a fortune worth hundreds of millions.

But born into a humble family and without powerful connections, his business hits a bottleneck.

Just then, the Empress announces she is seeking a husband. Hoping to latch onto a powerful patron, Li Qi goes to give it a try.

When the Empress asks how to reconcile with a sworn enemy, Li Qi answers with a masterstroke of strategic intrigue: “Let's compare intelligence reports.” The Empress is stunned.

After repeatedly offering the Empress advice and helping her solve one difficult problem after another, Li Qi finally wins her favor and is personally appointed as her imperial consort.

After their marriage, the Empress devotes herself to state affairs and strengthening the empire, treating Li Qi with cool indifference.

Li Qi is happy to have some peace and quiet. He keeps expanding his business empire, and his ventures grow ever larger.

One day, the Empress learns that her husband earns at least tens of billions of dragon coins every year, far exceeding the empire's annual tax revenue.

In front of Li Qi, the Empress sheds her icy exterior and becomes warm and affectionate.

Empress: “My husband, the empire's finances are tight. Lend me a billion to tide us over, and I promise to pay you back once I have the money.”

Li Qi: “Fine, but you'll have to write an IOU. Also, hand over the Royal Commerce Guild for me to manage.”

Empress: “My husband, the Kingdom of Poluo has invaded in force. I need to send a million troops to fight them. Lend me three billion for military expenses. I need it right away.”

Li Qi: “You still haven't paid back the billion you borrowed last time.”

Empress: “I'm carrying your child. Are you really going to quibble over such a small sum?”

And then...

The empire needs to introduce six years of compulsory education.

The empire needs to build a nationwide railway network.

The empire needs to create a powerful navy.

With no money, the Empress flatters Li Qi, acting sweet and cute as she tries time and again to get him to open his purse.

Li Qi breaks down and shouts, “Get out! I'm tapped out, I swear! Stop trying to get your hands on my secret stash!”