Lin Wuwu was a modern-day overworked office drone who woke up one day as an orange cat in the Minister of Rites’ household. With a System that let her evolve into human form, a knack for making everyone want to cuddle her, and three golden fingers that gave her access to palace secrets and gossip, she charmed her way through the dynasty.
In the regent’s chambers, she curled up on his lap and rubbed her head against his palm. The cold, fearsome prince took off his armor to pet her, giving her a lifetime of indulgence.
At the steps of the Eastern Palace, she tugged at the hem of the crown prince’s robe and showed off her soft paws. He gave up delicacies for her and gladly became her devoted cat servant.
By the side of the Golden Throne Hall, she leaped onto the desk and rubbed against the inkstone. The gentle, handsome prime minister painted her portrait, tucking dried fish into his memorials.
At the Qionglin Banquet, she circled the new top military graduate’s boots, swishing her tail. He teased her with a flower, happily surrendering to a cat.
Even the golden branch and jade leaf of a princess came to her door each day with treats, just to spend a little time petting her. All the nobles of the capital bowed to her.
In the secluded depths of the imperial harem, she helped Consort Xian avoid a plot and aided Lady Shuyuan in securing the emperor’s favor. With a flick of her claws, she stirred up the harem’s intrigues and became the “lucky cat” unanimously adored by the Six Palaces.
At court, she used her partly transformed body to deliver secret messages and offer guidance, helping loyal officials expose treacherous villains. As a cat, she set the court in motion.
Everyone thought she was the cutest creature in the world, but who could have guessed that the adorable orange cat concealed sharp claws?
Once her wings had grown strong, she transformed into a human and rallied the court. The renowned ministers and powerful nobles who had once fawned over her became her allies, while the consorts and former palace attendants offered their support. She set her sights on the dragon throne, toppled the tyrannical emperor, and strode into an age of glory.
From the capital’s number-one imperial cat to the throne of the empress, she took command of all the lands and received the homage of the four seas. Those who once petted her became her subjects, while she alone sat on the dragon throne, looking down upon all under heaven.
