The Villainess as a Substitute Bride: I'd Rather Be a Housekeeper Than a Consort

Tao Yaoyao, the capital's number-one wicked woman. She tears apart fake sweethearts, takes down manipulative green tea girls, and sends spoiled young masters running through the streets. But once she closes her front door, she's a master of books and accounts, horseback riding and archery, and both civil and military arts.

When an imperial edict calls for a selection of consorts, her two older sisters would rather die than go. At fourteen, she volunteers for the palace and becomes the emperor's youngest Zhaoyi. Everyone expects her to fight for favor and fawn over him.

As if. She's here to build a career!

Harem politics won't stop this Zhaoyi from opening a school for girls, setting up an embroidery workshop, or putting on an art exhibition.

Those who squabble for favor and curry favor with others...

One by one, come along. You're all going to work for this Zhaoyi!

Taking a break is a pipe dream, and there's no getting leave. Everyone has to hustle.