When the Regent Had My Child

New Novel Seeking Bookmarks: The System After I Transmigrated into a Book Forces Me to Become a First-Rank Official and Take My Proper Place in the Palace (Blurb below) One-Sentence Summary: A scheming carefree prince and a cold, aloof regent fall in love, have a baby, and usher in an age of peace and prosperity. Regent Murong Che assisted the young emperor and held power over the realm. His own young son was clever and adorable, and everyone praised the regent as a truly outstanding man. It was just that the lady of the household seemed to have a rather short life. The carefree Prince Chu Jin campaigned in all directions and earned many military honors. But after living for more than twenty years, he still had no wife, let alone anyone to inherit his estate. The young emperor looked at the two men standing on either side of him and stroked his chin. "The young heir of my imperial uncle's household and Prince Chu Jin really do look alike. Since neither of you has a suitable match, I shall make the decision and grant you a marriage. How about you two enjoy a happy union for all time?" On their wedding night: Chu Jin: "His Majesty is indeed wise. He saw long ago that Luo'er is my son." Murong Che: "Luo'er should have had a mother long ago." Chu Jin: "Exactly. His real father has come back, so wouldn't the person who gave birth to him be his mother?" Little scene: Luo'er: With both parents alive and a comfortable life, this young heir is clearly a winner in life. [I'm unbelievably amazing.jpg] Chu Jin: I returned to the capital, my former beloved became my wife, and I even have a son. This prince is clearly a winner in life. Murong Che: ...I not only gave myself away, but my son too. I must be the only loser... A friendly reminder: 1. The pairing: scheming carefree prince as the gong x cold, aloof regent as the shou. One-on-one happy ending, no wavering. 2. There will be a little bun in this story. Blurb for the new book: In The Commoner's Son Rises to Success, the Earl of Yongan has two sons. His concubine-born son excels in both literary and martial pursuits, and is already a celebrated scholar at fifteen. His legitimate son is an idle wastrel, known as "the disgrace of Jiangnan." Lu Shiyu is that very "disgrace." Before he transmigrated into a book, he was an overworked office drone trapped in a 24/7 grind, and all he wanted was a life of getting something for nothing. After transmigrating into a book, that dream finally came true, and he couldn't care less about his reputation. His father doesn't love him. So what if he doesn't? He has his mother's dowry. His stepmother doesn't love him. So what if she doesn't? He has his mother's dowry. His younger brother humiliates him. So what if he does? He has his mother's dowry. Until one day, he is forced to accept the competitive System. Its ultimate goal is to achieve The Outcast. "I don't want to take the imperial examinations." "Study one hour less, and your mother's dowry will lose a hundred taels of silver." "I don't want to become Grand Secretary." "For every rank your official post falls short, one of your properties will be confiscated." "Also, in the competitive System, The Outcast doesn't just mean becoming a first-rank official. You must also take your proper place in the palace." Lu Shiyu: ... Qin Zheng emerged victorious in the struggle for the throne. He governed diligently and cared for his people, vowing to create a nation of peace and prosperity. And whenever help was needed, a young man named Lu Shiyu always appeared at just the right time. Qin Zheng: "I shall make Chancellor Lu my empress. He will hold the chancellor's seal and oversee the central government, while also holding the phoenix seal and managing the imperial harem." The ministers: "There is no such precedent in our dynasty. Your Majesty, please think carefully." Lu Shiyu: "As it happens, after all these years of building infrastructure, strengthening the army, revising the great statutes, and reforming the bureaucracy, what I like best is setting new precedents." The ministers: "Chancellor Lu is a man. How can he ensure the continuation of the royal line?" Lu Shiyu: "As it happens, I really can." The competitive System smiled faintly, its achievements hidden from view. Pairing: decisive, diligent, people-loving, domineering emperor gong x a beauty shou who is forced to turn his life around and takes revenge for every slight Both are virgins, and the story includes male pregnancy. If that is not your cup of tea, please don't read. Theme: