Book Transmigration: After the Beloved, Sickly, Greedy Corrupt Official Fails to Escape

[Sickly Beauty Who Charms Everyone, Bottom] [Love Rival Showdown] [Coercive Possession]

Jiang Ci'an transmigrates to an alternate version of ancient China, becoming a low-ranking official too poor to afford treatment for his illness.

What can he do? Without money, he'll die of sickness.

With no other choice, he becomes a corrupt official. But he never exploits the innocent and kind, targeting only the tyrant to line his pockets.

He plans to save enough money to run away, but the tyrant has already set his sights on him.

Everyone at court knows the tyrant has eyes for only one person: the frail, beautiful, money-hoarding corrupt official.

Jiang Ci'an just wants to take his money and find somewhere to live out the rest of his days in peace, but the tyrant refuses to let him go.

And the tyrant isn't the only one who wants to keep him.

The Brocade Guard rests a hand on his sword hilt. "My lord saved my life. I offer myself to you in return."

The emperor of a rival kingdom travels a thousand miles to pay a visit. "I fell in love with you at first sight."

A hidden guard kneels beneath the corridor. "My life's mission is to protect you, my lord, and never leave your side."

A young heir to a noble title climbs over the wall. "Once my teacher, forever my husband."

The greatest thief in the land slips in through the window. "You got me involved, so you'll have to take responsibility to the end."

The ailing prince, barely able to stand, gives a bitter, quiet laugh. "I'm sorry to ask you to stay with me until the end."

The bandit chief slams a hand on the table and jumps up. "Want me to submit to the imperial court? Make me an offer, and let it be you."

The protagonist says, "If I don't stay by your side, the whole kingdom will cease to exist."

Jiang Ci'an looks around at all the people crowding the room, none of them willing to leave, and rubs his aching brow.

"I just want to skim a little money and live quietly until I die. Is that too much to ask?"