Ziling’s Soul Transmigrates into Hanxiangjian: Pulling the Strings Behind the Scenes

On my first day as an ice-cold beauty, I almost killed the emperor. I woke up to find that Ziling, a thousand-year-old green tea spirit, had become Han Xiangjian, who had just failed to assassinate Qianlong. Looking at the “old man” in front of me, so devoted and so full of himself, I grumbled inwardly: Instead of indulging you, maybe I should think about retiring early. The original owner’s lovesick approach from the start gets a thumbs-down! I’d planned to have a prince of my own and become Empress Dowager, until I saw Wei Yanwan writhing in agony. I changed my mind at once: Whoever wants to suffer through that can go ahead! A job for a professional should be left to a professional. I set my sights on Ling Fei, ambitious but forever taking the wrong turns in the imperial harem. “Dear sister, that ‘fertility medicine’ of yours… is birth control.” I said it lightly, and won her unwavering loyalty. I’ll help her rise to power, have her bear my child, and secure my wealth and glory. Perfect. And what about those lovesick consorts? Empress Ruyi puts on a devoted act every day and works herself into a sentimental swoon. I quietly start writing my “Ruyi Syndrome Observation Journal.” Hailan does nothing but echo Ruyi, so I casually send her a “Deluxe Confinement Package.” Ying Bin and Ke Bin blindly pick sides? Let them fall into the traps they dug themselves. I am Han Xiangjian, the coldest face in the Forbidden City and the sharpest mind behind the scenes. I don’t compete for the emperor’s favor. I’m the ultimate strategic consultant working behind the scenes. Qianlong thinks he has conquered the ice-cold beauty, never realizing he’s just an NPC I need to clear the game. When Wei Yanwan finally becomes Empress Dowager, I lounge in the sun at the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility, enjoying the juicy gossip Xiang Cha brings me: In this round of palace intrigue, carrying my teammates to an easy win is the real thrill. #HowToClearTheImperialHaremWithGreenTeaTactics##HelpingMyRivalsWorkThemselvesToTheBoneAgainToday##MyRetirementPlanIsAllAboutUsingOthersToGetWhatIWant#