I Became the Second Prince in Empresses in the Palace, and I Survive by Winning Favor

[The main story and bonus chapters are complete]

I open my eyes to find myself a newborn, swaddled in a blanket, and bound to a lousy System that can show me people's favorability ratings.

My mother is Consort Chun Yuan? And she's alive? Doesn't that make me the second prince who died young in Empresses in the Palace?

Seeing the bright [Favorability: 82] above my father, Prince Yong, I decide to keep my head down and stay alive for now.

(Memories from the womb: Brother Honghui has a high fever that won't go down. He can only sleep for a moment when pressed against Mother's belly. The imperial physician marvels: "The little prince knows to protect his elder brother before even being born. What an auspicious sign for the imperial family!")

Years later, in the imperial garden, I stop the eunuchs as they drag Shen Meizhuang away. "Hold it!"

Consort Hua, whose vivid red [Favorability: 20] hangs above her head, sneers. "Does the Second Prince intend to meddle?"

I look at the number wavering behind her and smile. "How has General Nian been lately?"

A few things to be aware of:

There is a female lead, but she appears very late and has little page time. The story mainly depicts Hongzhao's growth. The middle portion features quite a bit of court politics, while romantic relationships between men and women receive little attention overall.

I may update less during final exam week. Normally, I have chapters in reserve and will try to update daily.

Because of the butterfly effect, some events won't happen, while others will happen earlier or later.

The protagonist is a modern person who transmigrates, so at first he'll have a kind heart and want to be a savior. Later, he'll gradually come to terms with reality.

The dialogue won't be exactly the same as in the TV series.

If you spot typos or plot issues, you can tag me.