Ancestors, Please Take the Throne

【Main CP: two male leads; a side story about the ancestors climbing the ranks】 Jiang Nanyi is an archaeology whiz. On the Ghost Festival, he joins a rescue excavation of an ancient tomb, steps into a thieves' tunnel, and falls... right in front of his ancestor? His ancestor was once a palace talent, but after backing the wrong person, he never managed to rise to prominence. Jiang Nanyi decides to help his ancestor reach the pinnacle of success. But that regent, He Xuan, keeps getting in the way. No matter. Jiang Nanyi comes up with a plan to turn him into an ally, then decisively makes his exit after helping his ancestor ascend to the throne as empress. But then! The System warns him that his entire family is about to be wiped out?! Jiang Nanyi assumes a new secret identity and transmigrates a second time, only to have his cover blown just days after returning. He Xuan strolls along the banks of Daming Lake with one hand around Jiang Nanyi's throat. “If you dare leave again, I'll send your ancestor to meet your ancestors! It's not like you want me anyway.” Jiang Nanyi: “...”