Lin Xiaoyue, a modern-day corporate drone stuck in the 996 grind, unexpectedly transmigrates into the abandoned consort of the cold palace. She only wants to use her modern knowledge to survive and slack off, grow some crops, invent a few gadgets, and improve her quality of life. But her “lazy-person’s gadgets” take the imperial harem by storm, her KPI assessments overhaul the Imperial Household Department, and the emperor overhears her casually explaining modern management principles. Before long, she has gone from the cold palace all the way to the empress’s throne. Faced with scheming consorts and shrewd court officials, Lin Xiaoyue can only spread her hands helplessly: I really just want to be a couch potato!
