A transmigrator who occasionally slacks off vs. an unscrupulous, ambitious schemer
"First lesson of transmigrating: Stay away from the future tyrant."
"Practical conclusion: Failed, and fell for him."
“Yang Guang is not my destined one. The history books have already condemned him as a tyrant.”
But the year I transmigrated into the body of Empress Xiao, the Sui Emperor Yang Guang had not yet taken the throne. He was merely Prince of Jin, Yang Guang.
I knew he would bring down the dynasty and die on a rainy night in Jiangdu. After his death, I'd have to take turns being the wife of six men.
So my plan was simple: stay away from him, and if I couldn't escape, turn him into a wise ruler.
But the whole plan fell apart at the first step.
I avoided him, he pursued me, and I couldn't get away.
So I gritted my teeth and moved on to Plan Two.
I quoted the classics to urge him to govern with benevolence, telling him that the ruler was a boat and the people were water.
He listened attentively, made half-hearted changes, then asked me, “If the boat sinks, can we drink all the water?”
Then he spent three days and three nights devising a new civil service examination system, only for a group of old men to rip it apart in front of everyone, stomp on it, and call him a menace who would bring ruin to the country.
He fell silent for three seconds, then gave a faint laugh.
“Since reason doesn't work,”
“then let's kill them all. Exterminate their entire clans.”
I lunged forward and grabbed his sleeve with all my strength. “Your Highness! You can't be so heavy-handed! There are ways to handle this!”
He turned to look at me, his eyes as clear as a snowy mountain, though his words were bloody.
“Ways? How can you govern properly when you're surrounded by vermin?”
Later, during the coup at Jiangdu Palace, the rebels looped a white silk cord around his neck.
The System shrieked: "Warning! If you save the tyrant, you'll share his infamy for generations!"
I looked at his lonely silhouette in the rainy night and tore up the history book that recorded only the ending.
To hell with what posterity thinks. I would make history remember that someone had once risked everything for another possibility.
[Reading Guide]
One-on-one romance, happy ending
[Content Warnings]
1. Not a power fantasy about a mighty heroine: the heroine is level-headed but soft-hearted, and the hero is cruel, with no attempt to whitewash him. His character is unwavering.
2. Romance: A clear-eyed descent into passion, with confusion and struggle along the way.
3. Political storyline: Intense and grounded in reality. Reform comes with bloodshed, and ideals require a road paved with bones.
4. Male lead: A truly unhinged careerist. When his lovesick side kicks in, he can wipe out an entire household and still remember to bring you the sweetest sesame candy.
5. Historical setting: The broad strokes follow history, but many details are original. History buffs, please read with an open mind.
Also known as: "The Years I Struggled to Survive Under the Tyrant, Only to Become His White Moonlight", "How to Talk a Tyrant into Becoming a Wise Ruler, Only to Be Talked into His Arms", "I Want Both His Empire and Him".
Message: Light a spark in the cracks of history.
Just like this, I saw the two sons falling in love. I don't know why my mind suddenly flashed back to the scene when His Highness Jin Wang said that he wanted to see Xiao Jin every day and wanted her to come every night. It was so melancholy. The cp I was trying to do finally came to a successful conclusion. Their story is indeed over, but it also seems to be buried in the pile of old papers (crying)
I'm banging! ! ! Immortal product! ! ! ! ! I finished reading it in one go. Why do I always see such beautiful articles in the final week and not review them at all? The author's writing is so good that I cried several times. I really like modern times and if, I really want to watch the movie, I want to see the later records of if, I really want to read the forum, I'm sorry, I am a layman, I really want to read it, or the sky screen, etc., It's really great to read it in one go! ! ! ! Looking forward to the author's next article! ! ! [Come on] [Come on] [Star eyes] [Star eyes] [Star eyes]
Thank you very much for allowing such a good book to be read. From the beginning of reading to the end of the full text, it is like experiencing history from the perspective of Lin Wan/Xiao Jin. We used to learn the history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in the first grade of junior high school when we were studying history. The Legend of Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was also a very popular TV series at that time. But at that time, what we saw was the rule of Zhenguan, the king of heaven who came to the dynasty; Zhihong Zhenguan, the rise of Kaiyuan Wu Zetian, the first female emperor in history; one of the four beauties who faded away from the beauty of Mawei slope... Later, when I studied modern history and read relevant works, I also thought countless times whether this would be like that. A young n person had made countless assumptions and retrospectives about this.
Later, when I got older, I learned a word called historical nihilism. History is materialistic. Mazhe said that it is the people who create history. A single person can only speed up or slow down the progress but cannot stop the flow of history. For a long, long time, I no longer think about the sandbox of established things. After all, it is better to "learn from the sorrow" than to think about this or that possibility. During my cultural journey, I once wrote a very emotional article about the theft of Dunhuang treasures. I may not remember how sad and regretful I felt at that time. Until I read your book, I seemed to remember the shock in the heart of that child who read those things about the Ming Dynasty for the first time. At that time, Teacher Mingyue said that history is actually a story. Everyone who has ever lived is not a simple xx person in various serious history books. They did xx things in xx years.
History is too grand a narrative. When the number of casualties in a battle in history books is just a number, it is like a distant cry that cannot be heard. But when he had a specific name: Brother Zhuzi, Brother Wang, Brother Wang's wife, the child in his wife's belly... Any death or injury was unbearable. Misunderstanding is the fate of the expresser, but your work is really excellent. The thinking and hesitation contained in it moved me. I especially hope that you can keep writing. I am also looking forward to pre-ordering the next book!
This shouldn't be the end of the extra chapter, right? ? Not enough
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival [Let me be healthy] [Let me be healthy] I cried and laughed after reading this novel, it's so good!
I really like this novel and look forward to the next work [][]
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! I like to read those if stories, thank you so much!
Hehehe... Update... The author also wishes a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! !
2026.08.14 20:40 End of one brush
In fact, I was still hesitating about whether I should continue this book when I read it at around 1 o'clock last night. I want to say thank you to the author for supporting me with your kindness and tenderness when faced with my emotional and not-so-pleasant comments, just like every time Lin Wan's infinite tolerance supported Yang Guang like water every moment.
I think this story has its shortcomings, but it is indeed a good story. I originally wanted to leave my comments on this article during the grading process, but after thinking about it, I thought it might as well be said here.
I first learned about this article when I saw her tweet on Douyin. For me, reading this kind of original adaptation of a historical figure is actually a new attempt for me. I am not good at ancient history. When talking about Yang Guang, I only remember that he founded the imperial examination system and opened the Grand Canal, which has benefited a lot even in modern times. However, his later affairs included some other things (such as thunderous methods and some behaviors that can be called tyranny, which I actually don't know much about), so this also aroused my interest, so I opened this book.
I shed tears when I first read the first two chapters. I cried because of Xiao Jin's father's death. At that time, I thought this might really be a good book, even if not many people have discovered her. I think the biggest advantage of the full text is that the author is very, very good at describing scenes, whether it is the old housekeeper's deep bow at the door when He Bi took Xiao Jin away, or the three days when Xiao Jin and Yang Guang discussed and wrote down the detailed formulation of the imperial examination system in the palace, or the three rounds of debates between the old and new schools on the imperial examination system. The portrayal of every scene and character makes me feel that even if the person reading this story has an empty mind and lacks imagination, he can see what kind of scene it is. I don't know how to describe my shock when I read the first 58 chapters, especially the shock of these scenes. They are so well written and vivid that you can't stop reading.
But it is true that chapters 58-62 also made me very, very angry. Even now that I have calmed down and read the entire book including the extras, I still feel that these chapters are criticized. I was still thinking about those chapters when I was typing down the words of criticism. I saw through the table of contents that the author had made revisions in July, and I also saw the comments on those chapters. I was still thinking that the author clearly knew that the content of these chapters was not accepted by everyone. Even if these plots were cut, more people might end up reading the entire book, instead of abandoning the article because of those chapters. Even now, I still feel that those chapters are not so necessary, including those words I typed at the time. In fact, when I finished saying the more critical words, I was still thinking about how you, the author, would react when you saw them? I had fantasized about you deleting comments or treating me coldly or refuting me, but today I woke up and opened Jinjiang and saw your gentleness and tolerance. I think you are worthy of being the person who created Lin Wan. I feel your sincerity. I think I will read it again. At least I will see the chapters I purchased before deciding whether to leave.
I can't remember the exact number of chapters 60. I just remember that I opened Jinjiang and read your reply and then continued reading. I saw the scene of a debate between a poor student and a disciple from an aristocratic family. I remember I commented to you that I thought I would choose to continue reading even without your sincere reply, because you really wrote this paragraph so well. Even though I was still angry and doubtful at that time, I still felt that the three rounds of debates on the topic were well written, as if I was watching them debate in front of me. It was immersive, inspiring, and exciting.
This article is very complete and the later direction also makes me think it is a very novel point. I think the author has firmly grasped your original intention of writing this article from beginning to end. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty and his first wife Xiao Jin left a deep mark in my heart. This is all thanks to you. Chinese culture lasted for five thousand years. There were too many dynasties and emperors in ancient China. They all performed many great achievements, but in the eyes of contemporary people, they are just a handful. Except for those who specialize in studying them and those history buffs, it is difficult for most people to spend time thinking about what kind of people they were because they are really too far away for us. But your words made Yang Guang and Xiao Jin come alive in my heart, including Li Yuan and Li Shimin. I am still very, very grateful for your words and the stories you wrote.
After reading the whole story, I actually think that the author's strengths and weaknesses are quite obvious. The advantage is that he is really good at writing scenes that touch people's hearts. Every scene you imagine us to convey is very, very perfectly conveyed. They are still playing in my mind. But the weakness is that the author really handles the emotions very well. I think it still needs a process. Especially for those chapters, I made enough mental preparations and expectations before reading them, because I probably know what you want to convey, but maybe the love line is not what you are good at. I think the family and friendship lines, including the growth line, are pretty well written, but I think the love line really needs to be strengthened. Especially the change in Yang Guang's feelings towards Lin Wan, I think is rather blunt. I can feel that the author wants to write about a deep-minded emperor who puts profit first and his goal is to go from being exploited to willingly surrendering to Lin Wan. It takes something to make Yang Guang understand his heart and his love for Lin Wan. But at that time, the portrayal was really annoying. Including the plot of Lin Wan's tool-man love brain that I mentioned at that time (although I understand that the author wanted to write about Lin Wan's sober sinking, but he didn't control the intensity well...)
Lin Wan or Xiao Jin, actually I prefer to call her Lin Wan. Although I feel that Lin Wan is actually Xiao Jin because of the sense of fate and destiny in this story, but I prefer to call her Lin Wan. Lin Wan is so beautiful. She is kind and sincere and travels back to modern times without being arrogant or losing herself in ancient times. She tries her best to help everyone and always supports and pulls Yang Guang. She is so beautiful at such a young age. I thought that the author who created her must also be very beautiful. When I read it, I can feel that the author is really knowledgeable and has a wide range of knowledge. I am really surprised that the public relations theory of celebrity house collapse can be used in ancient times.
I remember when I saw the imperial examination system, I went to read the author's column, and was shocked to find that this was actually the author's second novel, written ten years later. I also searched your name on Weibo because I wanted to see some records of your writing of this book, but it seemed that you didn't have it enabled. How should I put it? I don't know if this is your vest or if you are really a new author. If you are a new author, I think you are really awesome and amazing for being able to write those scenes.
The rating of this book in my heart is 4 stars. I have been hesitating before rating it because it seems that I will be the first reader to rate it with 4 stars. This book does bring me many shocking scenes, but I really can't ignore the shortcomings of the emotional line. But I firmly believe that your subsequent works will make me willing to give five stars, because really putting aside the imperfect emotional lines, your writing is so good. But for you who have not been writing for a long time, your writing will get better and better, and the imperfect emotional scenes will become perfect.
As I write this, I am really happy to get to know you Doudou Amai. I am also very happy to get to know the lively Lin Wan/Xiao Jin, Yang Guang and those lovely friends. Thank you very much for bringing me such a story. If it weren't for you, I might never have realized how great the creation of the imperial examination system and the construction of the Grand Canal were. How they were planned and how they moved forward firmly in the face of many difficulties and obstacles. I am really, really grateful to have seen such a story. I am also very, very looking forward to your next story. Thank you for creating such a good story. Thank you for your little theater. I really like your design. It makes the characters in your writing more vivid. It brings the readers closer to the characters and blurs the boundaries between us, as if this is how they lived in insignificant things that are not recorded in history books.
Looking forward to seeing you in the next world you write!
I really want to continue reading like this [ bursts into tears ] I can't bear to do it
Just like this, I saw the two sons falling in love. I don't know why my mind suddenly flashed back to the scene when His Highness Jin Wang said that he wanted to see Xiao Jin every day and wanted her to come every night. It was so melancholy. The cp I was trying to do finally came to a successful conclusion. Their story is indeed over, but it also seems to be buried in the pile of old papers (crying)
I'm banging! ! ! Immortal product! ! ! ! ! I finished reading it in one go. Why do I always see such beautiful articles in the final week and not review them at all? The author's writing is so good that I cried several times. I really like modern times and if, I really want to watch the movie, I want to see the later records of if, I really want to read the forum, I'm sorry, I am a layman, I really want to read it, or the sky screen, etc., It's really great to read it in one go! ! ! ! Looking forward to the author's next article! ! ! [Come on] [Come on] [Star eyes] [Star eyes] [Star eyes]
Thank you very much for allowing such a good book to be read. From the beginning of reading to the end of the full text, it is like experiencing history from the perspective of Lin Wan/Xiao Jin. We used to learn the history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in the first grade of junior high school when we were studying history. The Legend of Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was also a very popular TV series at that time. But at that time, what we saw was the rule of Zhenguan, the king of heaven who came to the dynasty; Zhihong Zhenguan, the rise of Kaiyuan Wu Zetian, the first female emperor in history; one of the four beauties who faded away from the beauty of Mawei slope... Later, when I studied modern history and read relevant works, I also thought countless times whether this would be like that. A young n person had made countless assumptions and retrospectives about this. Later, when I got older, I learned a word called historical nihilism. History is materialistic. Mazhe said that it is the people who create history. A single person can only speed up or slow down the progress but cannot stop the flow of history. For a long, long time, I no longer think about the sandbox of established things. After all, it is better to "learn from the sorrow" than to think about this or that possibility. During my cultural journey, I once wrote a very emotional article about the theft of Dunhuang treasures. I may not remember how sad and regretful I felt at that time. Until I read your book, I seemed to remember the shock in the heart of that child who read those things about the Ming Dynasty for the first time. At that time, Teacher Mingyue said that history is actually a story. Everyone who has ever lived is not a simple xx person in various serious history books. They did xx things in xx years. History is too grand a narrative. When the number of casualties in a battle in history books is just a number, it is like a distant cry that cannot be heard. But when he had a specific name: Brother Zhuzi, Brother Wang, Brother Wang's wife, the child in his wife's belly... Any death or injury was unbearable. Misunderstanding is the fate of the expresser, but your work is really excellent. The thinking and hesitation contained in it moved me. I especially hope that you can keep writing. I am also looking forward to pre-ordering the next book!
This shouldn't be the end of the extra chapter, right? ? Not enough
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival [Let me be healthy] [Let me be healthy] I cried and laughed after reading this novel, it's so good!
I really like this novel and look forward to the next work [][]
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! I like to read those if stories, thank you so much!
Hehehe... Update... The author also wishes a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! !
2026.08.14 20:40 End of one brush In fact, I was still hesitating about whether I should continue this book when I read it at around 1 o'clock last night. I want to say thank you to the author for supporting me with your kindness and tenderness when faced with my emotional and not-so-pleasant comments, just like every time Lin Wan's infinite tolerance supported Yang Guang like water every moment. I think this story has its shortcomings, but it is indeed a good story. I originally wanted to leave my comments on this article during the grading process, but after thinking about it, I thought it might as well be said here. I first learned about this article when I saw her tweet on Douyin. For me, reading this kind of original adaptation of a historical figure is actually a new attempt for me. I am not good at ancient history. When talking about Yang Guang, I only remember that he founded the imperial examination system and opened the Grand Canal, which has benefited a lot even in modern times. However, his later affairs included some other things (such as thunderous methods and some behaviors that can be called tyranny, which I actually don't know much about), so this also aroused my interest, so I opened this book. I shed tears when I first read the first two chapters. I cried because of Xiao Jin's father's death. At that time, I thought this might really be a good book, even if not many people have discovered her. I think the biggest advantage of the full text is that the author is very, very good at describing scenes, whether it is the old housekeeper's deep bow at the door when He Bi took Xiao Jin away, or the three days when Xiao Jin and Yang Guang discussed and wrote down the detailed formulation of the imperial examination system in the palace, or the three rounds of debates between the old and new schools on the imperial examination system. The portrayal of every scene and character makes me feel that even if the person reading this story has an empty mind and lacks imagination, he can see what kind of scene it is. I don't know how to describe my shock when I read the first 58 chapters, especially the shock of these scenes. They are so well written and vivid that you can't stop reading. But it is true that chapters 58-62 also made me very, very angry. Even now that I have calmed down and read the entire book including the extras, I still feel that these chapters are criticized. I was still thinking about those chapters when I was typing down the words of criticism. I saw through the table of contents that the author had made revisions in July, and I also saw the comments on those chapters. I was still thinking that the author clearly knew that the content of these chapters was not accepted by everyone. Even if these plots were cut, more people might end up reading the entire book, instead of abandoning the article because of those chapters. Even now, I still feel that those chapters are not so necessary, including those words I typed at the time. In fact, when I finished saying the more critical words, I was still thinking about how you, the author, would react when you saw them? I had fantasized about you deleting comments or treating me coldly or refuting me, but today I woke up and opened Jinjiang and saw your gentleness and tolerance. I think you are worthy of being the person who created Lin Wan. I feel your sincerity. I think I will read it again. At least I will see the chapters I purchased before deciding whether to leave. I can't remember the exact number of chapters 60. I just remember that I opened Jinjiang and read your reply and then continued reading. I saw the scene of a debate between a poor student and a disciple from an aristocratic family. I remember I commented to you that I thought I would choose to continue reading even without your sincere reply, because you really wrote this paragraph so well. Even though I was still angry and doubtful at that time, I still felt that the three rounds of debates on the topic were well written, as if I was watching them debate in front of me. It was immersive, inspiring, and exciting. This article is very complete and the later direction also makes me think it is a very novel point. I think the author has firmly grasped your original intention of writing this article from beginning to end. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty and his first wife Xiao Jin left a deep mark in my heart. This is all thanks to you. Chinese culture lasted for five thousand years. There were too many dynasties and emperors in ancient China. They all performed many great achievements, but in the eyes of contemporary people, they are just a handful. Except for those who specialize in studying them and those history buffs, it is difficult for most people to spend time thinking about what kind of people they were because they are really too far away for us. But your words made Yang Guang and Xiao Jin come alive in my heart, including Li Yuan and Li Shimin. I am still very, very grateful for your words and the stories you wrote. After reading the whole story, I actually think that the author's strengths and weaknesses are quite obvious. The advantage is that he is really good at writing scenes that touch people's hearts. Every scene you imagine us to convey is very, very perfectly conveyed. They are still playing in my mind. But the weakness is that the author really handles the emotions very well. I think it still needs a process. Especially for those chapters, I made enough mental preparations and expectations before reading them, because I probably know what you want to convey, but maybe the love line is not what you are good at. I think the family and friendship lines, including the growth line, are pretty well written, but I think the love line really needs to be strengthened. Especially the change in Yang Guang's feelings towards Lin Wan, I think is rather blunt. I can feel that the author wants to write about a deep-minded emperor who puts profit first and his goal is to go from being exploited to willingly surrendering to Lin Wan. It takes something to make Yang Guang understand his heart and his love for Lin Wan. But at that time, the portrayal was really annoying. Including the plot of Lin Wan's tool-man love brain that I mentioned at that time (although I understand that the author wanted to write about Lin Wan's sober sinking, but he didn't control the intensity well...) Lin Wan or Xiao Jin, actually I prefer to call her Lin Wan. Although I feel that Lin Wan is actually Xiao Jin because of the sense of fate and destiny in this story, but I prefer to call her Lin Wan. Lin Wan is so beautiful. She is kind and sincere and travels back to modern times without being arrogant or losing herself in ancient times. She tries her best to help everyone and always supports and pulls Yang Guang. She is so beautiful at such a young age. I thought that the author who created her must also be very beautiful. When I read it, I can feel that the author is really knowledgeable and has a wide range of knowledge. I am really surprised that the public relations theory of celebrity house collapse can be used in ancient times. I remember when I saw the imperial examination system, I went to read the author's column, and was shocked to find that this was actually the author's second novel, written ten years later. I also searched your name on Weibo because I wanted to see some records of your writing of this book, but it seemed that you didn't have it enabled. How should I put it? I don't know if this is your vest or if you are really a new author. If you are a new author, I think you are really awesome and amazing for being able to write those scenes. The rating of this book in my heart is 4 stars. I have been hesitating before rating it because it seems that I will be the first reader to rate it with 4 stars. This book does bring me many shocking scenes, but I really can't ignore the shortcomings of the emotional line. But I firmly believe that your subsequent works will make me willing to give five stars, because really putting aside the imperfect emotional lines, your writing is so good. But for you who have not been writing for a long time, your writing will get better and better, and the imperfect emotional scenes will become perfect. As I write this, I am really happy to get to know you Doudou Amai. I am also very happy to get to know the lively Lin Wan/Xiao Jin, Yang Guang and those lovely friends. Thank you very much for bringing me such a story. If it weren't for you, I might never have realized how great the creation of the imperial examination system and the construction of the Grand Canal were. How they were planned and how they moved forward firmly in the face of many difficulties and obstacles. I am really, really grateful to have seen such a story. I am also very, very looking forward to your next story. Thank you for creating such a good story. Thank you for your little theater. I really like your design. It makes the characters in your writing more vivid. It brings the readers closer to the characters and blurs the boundaries between us, as if this is how they lived in insignificant things that are not recorded in history books. Looking forward to seeing you in the next world you write!
I really want to continue reading like this [ bursts into tears ] I can't bear to do it