[Both physically and emotionally pure + transmigration + System + powerful allies + mind reading + fun and lighthearted + satisfying revenge + trope subversion]
Shen Qingyuan transmigrates into the body of a love-struck empress who is about to be sentenced to death.
From the start, she's in hell: the emperor wants her dead, the officials vilify her, and the common people despise her. The System even thoughtfully gives her an “Emperor Affection Meter.” The tyrant before her has a shocking affection score of -100.
Shen Qingyuan's composure crumbles instantly. “Wait, this deadly plot paired with this garbage System means I'm supposed to die?”
The System also comes with a “thoughts broadcast” feature:
The emperor says coldly, “The empress has failed to uphold virtue,” while thinking, Why didn't she beg me today? It's a little strange.
Shen Qingyuan: ??? What's with this tyrant who says one thing but means another?
Luckily, the System gives her two chances to rewind and be reborn. Armed with this get-out-of-death-free card, Shen Qingyuan stops pretending altogether.
Who says an empress can only fight for favor? I'm going to build a career instead.
She introduces KPIs to the imperial harem and has the consorts develop cosmetics. She presents the tyrant with a memorial: “Your Majesty, I understand your troubles. There are powerful enemies abroad and worries at home, and your mother wants to depose you every day, right? How about we set up a KPI partnership? You pay me, and I'll help you govern the realm.”
Xiao Yan: “...What nonsense are you talking about?”
As things progress, the tyrant's affection score soars to +100. Then one day, the System broadcasts his thoughts: “I've realized... she's more interesting than the empire.”
When Shen Qingyuan reveals that something about her is “different,” Xiao Yan says, “I knew long ago that you weren't her. The one I've fallen in love with has always been you, shining so brilliantly.”
