Consort Hua Is Reborn and Wins by Playing It Safe

A fanfic based on Empresses in the Palace, not a wish-fulfillment story. One word from the Emperor can decide life or death. The Empress has the Empress Dowager’s protection, and Consort Hua can’t simply throw punches and slaughter her way across the palace.

In my previous life, my Nian family had rendered outstanding service to the new Emperor’s ascension. But when the birds were gone, the good bows were put away; when the rabbits were dead, the hounds were cooked. The Emperor killed my son and wiped out my clan! “Your Majesty, you made Lan suffer so terribly!”

Reborn into a new life, I cast aside love and affection. All I want is to protect my family and secure my place in the imperial harem. The Emperor is cold and heartless, the Empress is sinister and vicious, and beneath the shadow of imperial power, this harem has always been a place that devours women...

We fight to survive; we don’t fight so we can live. The women in the deep palace each have their own sorrows. In my previous life, all the beauties shared the same tragedy. This time, each will have her own chance to shine.

Nian Shilan: Three sons and a daughter. I’ll be the hardest-working Han Chinese empress! I’ll travel with the Retired Emperor and be the happiest Empress Dowager!

Shen Meizhuang: I only hope for peaceful, gentle days. Ever since I had my son, the palace has been in chaos every day. Being a boy mom is no easy business.

An Lingrong: Cuddle up with Sister Mei, my warm little cotton jacket.

Zhen Huan: Longyue, Mother is going traveling with the Prince. Be good and listen to Auntie Duan. She’s very shrewd, so she’ll surely protect you.

Huanbi: Elder Sister, go without worry. My nephew and I will look after the family.

Xia Dongchun, Yu Ying'er, and Guarja Wenyuan: We’re playing cards in the Cold Palace. One seat’s open, so Empress, hurry over.