Emperor Ling of Qi was debauched and depraved, cruel and heartless. He pulled stunts like calling a deer a horse and asking why people who were starving did not simply eat meat porridge. In the end, Mu Sui, the powerful minister he had personally helped rise to the throne, deposed him. On his way to his fief, refugees beat him to death and cooked him into meat porridge.
And as luck would have it, Li Pei transmigrated into the body of Emperor Ling of Qi.
When he opened his eyes, Mu Sui was just about to depose him. The powerful minister watched him with a faint smile that never reached his eyes.
"Your Majesty, why are you plotting a rebellion?"
Li Pei: "..."
Li Pei dropped to his knees and grabbed Mu Sui's sleeve, tears in his eyes. "Father!"
I think there's still hope for me!
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Bonus scene:
After transmigrating, Li Pei's life was pretty comfortable, apart from the occasional brush with death.
That was, until Mu Sui realized he could be saved.
Once Mu Sui realized he could be saved, Li Pei's life became an endless stream of state affairs and lessons. Having graduated high school years ago, Li Pei felt as if he'd been thrown right back into it. It was suffocating. He clung to Mu Sui, crying and begging that he didn't want to study anymore, really, he didn't.
"If I study any more, I'll go stupid!"
Mu Sui soothingly patted Li Pei's waist.
"Your Majesty, if you won't study, then I will have no choice but to seek out Prince Lin'an."
Li Pei froze, then burst into tears.
"Aaaaah! You're threatening me again! Mu Sui! I hate you the most!"
Mu Sui's smile never wavered.
"Since Your Majesty detests me, I shall not stay in the palace tonight. The Imperial Physician also says Your Majesty's nightmares have improved considerably."
Li Pei: "..." Sniff!
Li Pei buried himself in Mu Sui's arms, grumbling. "I forbid it, hmph. Even if I hate you, I still won't let you leave the palace... Lord Mu, make sure you keep the bed warm."
Mu Sui chuckled softly. "As you command."
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# Emperor top x powerful minister bottom
# The top is subtly wicked, the bottom openly wicked. Two villainous lovers wreak havoc in the court of Great Qi.
# 1v1, both pure and devoted
# Blurb dated 2025.11.23
Theme: Be a good person and live in peace
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