The Love-Struck Tyrant's Throne Was Usurped by His White Moonlight

Original Title: When a Tyrant Meets a Wise Empress A crazed, love-struck tyrant VS an empress who only wants to build her career Zhou Diqing transmigrates into ancient times, lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family in an age of peace. The sounds of suffering and cries of injustice roar all around her, but she deliberately shuts her ears and eyes, refusing to hear or see. She wants neither marriage nor children. All she wants is to live out her life peacefully, with no ties or worries. Who could have guessed that the one time she meddled in someone else's business would upend all her plans? The current emperor, Zhu He, ascended the throne as a boy and gathered all power in the realm into his hands. His temper is twisted and cruel, and he kills on a whim. But no one knows that he was born into suffering and endured endless torment, barely surviving like a dog and begging for scraps. A pair of tiny hands dragged him out of hell and gave him three years of warmth, a time he could never leave behind for the rest of his life. At first, Zhou Diqing only wanted to muddle through and see out her days. But now the highest power in the realm lies before her. She realizes that with the slightest nudge, she can change the fate of millions: capable ministers can serve, corrupt officials can be punished, and ordinary people can survive. The heart she once had, raised beneath the red flag, begins to stir. But that man is still whispering temptations in her ear: "Do you want it? Elder Sister... I'll give you everything, as long as you're willing... Be kind to me..." Throughout the realm, from top to bottom, the court shares one unspoken secret: if the emperor goes mad, just ask the empress for help, and all will be well. Content warnings: 1. Some elements are loosely based on the history of the Ming dynasty. Anything that doesn't match is fictional. 2. The male lead is love-struck; the female lead isn't. She may use him or even let him down, and their feelings are not equal. 3. The female lead is focused on her career, but still has normal feelings and cares for the male lead. Sometimes she softens and gives in. 4. The female lead grows over time. She makes mistakes and sometimes finds herself out of her depth. 5. The author's skills are limited. Please don't read if these points bother you. Theme: Serve the people