A Laid-Back Life in the Qing Dynasty's Kangxi Harem

After transmigrating into the Kangxi Emperor's harem as a low-ranking concubine, with no family connections, no money, and no golden finger, Pei Huan laughed. Why bother competing? She'd just keep her head down and lie low!

She found herself an impartial boss and dutifully clocked in every day, never taking an extra step or saying an unnecessary word. Once everything was settled, surely a little shrimp like her, tucked beneath the wing of this big fish, would at least get a pension, right?

She could spend her free time eating, sleeping, drinking tea, and admiring the flowers. And she could enjoy the spectacle of the Nine Dragons fighting over the throne. What could be better?

But life is unpredictable. One day, her immediate superior summoned her.

"Would you be willing to help ease my burdens?"

Pei Huan politely but firmly declined. Competing for favor was too exhausting. She'd much rather stay as she was.

But work was never easy, and Pei Huan eventually agreed to give it a try.

It was fine. She'd just go through the motions and get rejected, then she could go back to lying flat. That way, the big boss wouldn't hold a grudge against her.

Pei Huan gave herself a pat on the back for her cleverness.

On the day she was presented before the emperor, she entered his chambers timidly, acting bashful. In front of everyone, she pulled out a suona and successfully left Kangxi and the others speechless.

She'd done everything in her power to make herself lose favor.

This woman was either out of her mind or out of her wits. Liang Jiugong endured the ear-splitting racket and shot the emperor a look.

Shall I throw her out right now?

Kangxi gazed at her clear, lotus-like face, faintly flushed, and almost without thinking waved his hand.

No. I think... I can put up with a little more.

Liang Jiugong: ...

[Reading Guide]

1. A lighthearted slice-of-life story, not a serious palace-intrigue drama.

2. The emperor dotes exclusively on her in the middle and later parts.

Theme: Face life with optimism