[Transmigration + no romance or pairing + strong female lead + nation and people + imperial examinations + natural disasters]
One-line summary: Rather than winning the male lead’s heart to earn a place in history, win over the people of the world and achieve a legacy that lasts for ages.
“System, trust me. Taking the imperial exams really can earn heart-flutter points. If I pass the provincial exam, he’ll definitely like me more!”
“But, Host, you call him a lunatic every other word.”
[Ding! Target’s affection +5.]
“System, I want to trade progress points for potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn. I’m going to start farming!”
“Host, you don’t need to farm to win over the male lead! I was only joking when I said he liked women who worked the fields. Don’t take me seriously!”
[Ding! Affection +10.]
At last, the System got it. Bian Jinyan didn’t need to make excuses anymore.
“Host! The three years of natural disasters are finally here. Hurry and deal with the floods and droughts!”
“Host, I get it! The enemy nation is invading, so you need to ride out to battle with a silver spear in hand! I won’t stop you!”
“Host! His affection has stopped increasing! Hurry up and usurp the throne! This lunatic has renounced love, and you’re still 30 points short. You can’t win him over.”
“If I can’t win him over, then it’s time for you to take the throne instead. What do you think?”
“Absolutely!”
But then the damn man spoke up. “You should be able to go home now, my esteemed subject.”
“Thanks to everything you’ve accomplished, not because you won me over.”
“Forget ‘esteemed subject.’ Call me Empress!”
The System immediately chimed in, “Exactly! Call her Empress!”
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