After I Became a Corrupt Official Instead of a Loyal Minister, the Empress Wept with Regret

"Xiao Jiang, there is no reward left that I can give you. Only your death will put my mind at ease."

Xiao Jiang served the empress for ten years and rendered outstanding service, never imagining that his achievements would threaten her authority and that she would personally order his execution.

Reborn in another life, he abandons his upright loyalty and chooses to become a corrupt official!

To grow stronger and survive, he embezzles, takes bribes, and lines his own pockets, becoming a greedy official everyone despises and wants dead. But behind the scenes, he uses his wealth to win people over and build his own power, becoming a "great sage" in the eyes of ordinary people.

Who could have guessed that the empress who betrayed him would act so differently this time, even weeping as she begged for his forgiveness?

"Xiao Jiang, why won't you turn back?"

"Xiao Jiang, won't you stay?"

"Xiao Jiang, I was wrong. I will even grant you the place by my side..."

Affection that comes too late is worthless.

In this life, he will never turn back.