[Substitute Trope + Harem's One and Only + Palace and Household Intrigue + Comedy + Tragedy]
Shen Lianrong knew from the start that she looked a lot like the emperor's beloved first love.
Everyone said so.
But the emperor treated her well, and the food and comforts in the palace were far better than the days when she used to go hungry and freeze.
So Shen Lianrong decided to stay and quietly play the part of a substitute consort.
Unexpectedly, by staying, she became the emperor's sole favorite.
The emperor's only favorite was always envied in the harem.
Shen Lianrong tread carefully in the palace.
Yet those who crossed her never met a good end.
Everyone knew that the substitute had ultimately found her way into the heart of that tyrannical emperor.
Whatever Shen Lianrong did, the emperor agreed to it.
When Shen Lianrong tore up the precious flowers and plants in the imperial garden, the emperor said, "The Noble Consort likes them. Pull them all out."
When Shen Lianrong smashed precious tribute, the emperor said, "If it makes the Noble Consort happy, it's fine."
When Shen Lianrong held a knife to the emperor's neck, he asked, "Then do you love me?"
It's pretty good to read, but the author said it's a piece of abuse, so I don't dare to read it.
It's really beautiful
The plot is quite coherent, the story is quite novel, and the characters are very innocent💕
It's very beautifully written.