The Tyrant Is at Death’s Door, While the Empress Has an Affair With a Buddhist Monk

Name: The Tyrant Is at Death’s Door, While the Empress Has an Affair With a Buddhist Monk
Author: Xue Shui Shui

暴君生命垂危，皇后跟佛子偷情

by Xue Shui Shui (薛水水)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 607k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Palace & Household Intrigue
Updated: 20h ago
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Synopsis

[One heroine and multiple love interests, a scheming beauty adored by all, a battlefield of rival men, a cast of obsessive lunatics, and aristocratic power struggles]

She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Ji family, the most beautiful woman in the capital, and a born ruler.

The tyrant is her husband, the Imperial Preceptor is her devoted admirer, aristocratic young masters go mad for her, the top scholar lies to the emperor for her, and a martial arts master is happy to be her blade. Even her stepson, eyes red, kneels at her feet. “Mother, Father can be your dog. I can too.”

She uses herself as bait, playing the men around her against one another. At first, she only wants to protect her family. Then she gradually gets a taste for power...

She’s determined to claim the realm for herself.

The bloodthirsty tyrant grips her waist, the corners of his eyes red. “My darling, I’ll give you everything you want, even my life. Just don’t leave me.”

She smiles and kisses him. “Then drop dead right now!”

The aloof Imperial Preceptor defies fate for her and coughs blood from the backlash. “I do this willingly.”

She wipes the blood from his lips. “I’ll save you.”

An aristocratic young master locks her in a secret chamber and murmurs obsessively, “You’re my wife. You can’t escape.”

She slaps him without hesitation. “Who do you think you are?”

The upright top scholar lies to the emperor for her in the Golden Hall. “My backbone is yours to break, Your Highness.”

She helps him up. “I want you to watch over this realm for me.”

And then there’s the masked assassin who pins her against the wall, his voice hoarse. “This subordinate heard every sound Your Highness made.”

They all think they’re the hunters, never realizing she’s the one holding the net.

Once the realm is hers, the men who once lifted her to the clouds will have to line up and wait for her favor.

[Reading Guide]

The romance serves the political intrigue.

More kinds of handsome men will appear later.

Content warning: The tyrant is not a virgin; all the others are.

Other names

The Tyrant Is Near Death, and the Empress Is Having an Affair with the Imperial Astrologer暴君生命垂危，皇后跟国师偷情Alternate title on Fanqie

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The tug-of-war between the boy and girl is so captivating! I want to wait until it's more complete before reading it in detail, otherwise I'll get so anxious later on. The writing is superb; I'm starting to wonder if the author has some kind of side job! 😳
9 likes9mo ago
Five stars! This historical romance novel about political intrigue is a masterpiece of its genre! The female protagonist is shrewd and calculating, manipulating the political landscape step by step to stir up the political storm. The emperor willingly lowers his guard for her, and the aloof imperial advisor goes to great lengths to protect her.
6 likes4mo ago
This book portrays its characters in great depth. The emperor rises from a humble hostage to a ruthless tyrant, his heart filled with obsession and a thirst for love; the empress is beautiful and intelligent, with a deep mind, never willing to completely depend on anyone; the imperial advisor adheres strictly to monastic rules yet succumbs to worldly desires, his struggle vividly depicted. Court intrigues and palace intrigues intertwine, the plot unfolding layer by layer, full of suspense.
6 likes5mo ago
The characters' inner thoughts and expressions are described so delicately, it's incredibly immersive! 😏😏 The female lead and her "harem"—this concept is so interesting! I love reading it, please write more! 😏😏😏
6 likes5mo ago
The tyrant is critically ill and bedridden, while the empress secretly begins an affair with a cold and aloof Buddhist monk—this premise is so appealing! The taboo element is off the charts; the monk breaks his vows, the empress betrays her, creating a tumultuous and maddening tension. The plot moves at breakneck speed, weaving together political intrigue and lust, keeping your heart racing.
6 likes7mo ago
The story is full of tension, and the premise is very compelling. The emperor is suspicious and ruthless, the empress is cunning, and there's the seemingly virtuous but gradually falling into the clutches of the imperial advisor—the tug-of-war between these three is particularly captivating. Court intrigue and palace intrigue intertwine, creating a fast-paced and increasingly addictive narrative.
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It's quite interestingly written, with very detailed character portrayals, showing the author's literary skill. The plot is also quite reasonable, avoiding clichés and having few flaws. The romance is also well-developed. It seems Tomato can still find good books! 👍 That's really good, keep it up!
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I randomly clicked on this, and it's so good! I love female-centric novels so much, the tension is incredible! The heroine and her male leads, haha, so captivating! 👍👍👍👍👍👍 I absolutely love it and will definitely keep watching.
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The writing style is elegant and refined, the court intrigue is intricately plotted, and the logic is rigorous and flawless. The characters are well-developed, the power struggles between ruler and minister, and the emotions of loyalty to one's country are vividly portrayed, avoiding clichés and superficiality.
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The female lead is superbly portrayed! You can tell the author put in a lot of effort; the world-building and plot flow smoothly without any bottlenecks, and the romance is handled very well! The main plot progresses at a good pace, and I hope there will be more exciting love triangles 🥰 I've struck gold with this ❤️ The female lead's clear-headed and career-driven demeanor is both cool and…
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