Simulating an Emperor's Life: I'm the Scumbag Emperor from Story of Ruyi

The main story is complete, and the bonus chapters are still being updated. There’s another ongoing story on my profile, too. Please, my dear readers, give it a read and leave a rating afterward. Mwah, mwah, mwah!

The simulation game “Become a Cyber Emperor and Enjoy an Electronic Life” became an overnight sensation.

But electronic lives are prone to bugs. Xue Li had planned to experience the historical Qianlong Emperor, but the System mistakenly selected the derivative role of the scumbag emperor in Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace.

He’d already paid for it, and since he was there anyway, he decided to make the most of it. As the first player in this scenario, he could win a huge bonus by completing every achievement. Having watched the original series, Xue Li figured he could play with cheats, so he dropped his complaint and decided to become a dedicated achievement grinder.

Content warnings:

1. The story generally follows the TV series’ timeline, with cuts and adjustments made for the plot. Some characters’ lifespans differ from both the series and the historical record.

2. This is pure wish fulfillment, not a complete redemption story. Awakened characters and satisfying moments are arranged according to the author’s preferences (some characters will not awaken).

3. The protagonist is generally rather cold, especially toward certain characters. He’s playing a game, not acting as a savior, and only wants to complete the player’s main quests and achievements.

4. The protagonist is not a woman who becomes a man. He is male, and the harem still gets more focus than court politics. The story will include some career-related plotlines instead of dealing only with the harem, but it cannot be a purely career-focused story!

5. The protagonist is a die-hard, exclusive fan of Langhua!!! His one true love!!!

6. No requests or advice about characterization or writing.