A silly, sweet story. Don’t think too hard while reading!
Yan Yuting is a college student. On the night before graduation, she stays up late reading a novel.
In it, there’s a treacherous minister who holds power over the realm. During his one year in office, he uses his mastery of political schemes to consolidate his position by sowing discord and purging his enemies, framing loyal officials on fabricated charges.
Now Yan Yuting has transmigrated into this person’s body, but she discovers that this treacherous minister… is actually a woman!
But that’s not even the main issue. Just as Yan Yuting realizes she’s transmigrated, she sees the Emperor of Chuguo, Ying Yanxing, standing in the imperial study with his hand stroking her neck.
Yan Yuting breaks out in goosebumps, her eyes welling with tears in fright.
The reborn Ying Yanxing, who was about to snap Yan Yuting’s neck: ???
In her previous life, Ying Yanxing entrusted Yan Yuting with important duties because of her talent as the top new graduate. The emperor was confident in his judgment: if he trusted someone, he would never suspect them.
Yet Yan Yuting abused her power for personal gain, slandered others, monopolized authority, deceived her superiors and oppressed her subordinates, and formed cliques for private gain.
In just one short year, she inflicted tremendous harm on Chuguo.
Years later, Ying Yanxing died of illness after being worn down by state affairs. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in the imperial study, entrusting Yan Yuting with important duties once again.
The decree appointing her to a position of power had already been written. Ying Yanxing planned to kill Yan Yuting outright to avoid trouble later. But he discovers that this Yan Yuting isn’t the original “Yan Yuting.” This one is diligent in government and cares for the people. She is like a tree rooted deep in the earth, its roots entwined with the people beneath it, while its branches and leaves always reach upward. Ying Yanxing can’t help being drawn to her.
