A Foolish Tyrant? No, I'm Both Foolish and Brutal!

Li Ren transmigrates into a historical drama set in an alternate world, becoming a villainous, foolish emperor.

His ancestors' legacy has been squandered almost entirely. Years of disasters have brought famine and misery, corrupt ministers hold power, and foreign enemies are invading.

A mighty emperor, yet he's manipulated by eunuchs and misled by his officials. He's even controlled by his beloved Consort Rou, and from the start he's supposed to sentence the Ninth Prince to death just as he returns from a hard-fought campaign.

That guy is his own brother, loyal to a fault and a formidable fighter, a perfect general! If he kills him, who's going to lead the troops against the foreign invaders?

Li Ren can't take it anymore.

At this moment, the Destiny Villain System activates, granting him eight draws from the start.

A Body-Strengthening Pill?

High-yield wheat seeds?

Hydraulic engineering plans?

According to the plot, sooner or later, the beloved Consort Rou and the original protagonist will kill him, using him as a stepping stone. If that's how it's going to be, he might as well enjoy himself first!

Li Ren: Guards! Consort Rou has thrown the court into chaos. Send her to the Cold Palace and give her three feet of white silk!

The emperor's favorite consort dies, and the palace is shaken. Elder Zhao leads the officials into the palace to remonstrate, ready to die for their cause!

Li Ren: Elder Zhao, I think it's time for you to retire and return to your hometown! Watch out for bandits on the road!

The three-dynasty veteran and Grand Chancellor is furious. Is he plotting to enthrone a new emperor?

Li Ren: Chancellor Lin, I hear you're turning eighty. This time, I'll come celebrate your birthday in person. Make sure every member of your clan is there, especially your legitimate grandson, Lin Fengnian!

The protagonist, you ask...? How could I let him die alone? If we're going, we're all going together!

For a time, the court falls silent, the capital is gripped by panic, and rumors spread everywhere. The emperor's reputation as a fool grows louder by the day.

Li Ren: Sorry, but you're not insulting me properly! I'm not just a foolish emperor, I'm also cruel. You should call me a tyrant!