The Tale of Yi Xiu: Holding Hands, We Look at Each Other Without Tears

In her previous life, Yixiu schemed and plotted at every turn, only to end up confined in Jingren Palace, cutting off her hair as an offering. She had to watch helplessly as Zhen Huan became the ultimate winner in life and ascended the throne as Empress Dowager. And her children... were the everlasting pain in her heart.

When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the time of her wedding in the prince's residence!

In this life, Yixiu sneered. Love? She wanted none of it!

She would protect the children she had been denied in her previous life, even if it cost her life. She would raise them with care and give them everything.

But she never expected that, as she watched her adorable children delighting in her presence, the emperor Xuanling, who had once neglected her, would gaze at her with growing heat day by day.

Weren't they supposed to be respectful but distant? How had they become such a happy imperial couple?!

In her previous life, Murong Shilan was her mortal enemy. This time, Yixiu reached out to her first when she was at her most helpless.

The truth about the Happy and Contented Incense and the friendship they shared in the prince's residence earned her the fiery rose's trust, even unto death!

The two beauties of the harem join forces: one radiant as fire, the other as steady as water. Together they put the palace in order, root out treachery, and bring blessings to the entire harem. Who would dare cause trouble?

Yixiu: After living a second life, I've finally understood. Be a good empress, raise my children well, protect Shilan, and make those scoundrels... no, certain people, run out of options. That's how you really win!

[Watch a deposed empress be reborn and coast to victory in the harem by raising children and relying on her best friend, leaving the protagonists questioning their lives!]

I haven't read the original novel, but I wanted to distinguish the emperor Dapangju from Xuanling, so I used the original male lead's name.

Warnings:

Very unfriendly to fans of the original heroine. This is an absurd, wish-fulfillment harem drama. The author is just writing it for fun. Thanks for giving it a chance.