A Monarch's Path to Becoming Empress

[Newbie Author] This is the story of a flirtatious, narcissistic Emperor Yan and a cold, ascetic, strict Emperor Yan competing over their looks and their shamelessness, fighting to come out on top, and ultimately going from rulers of their own countries to becoming each other's empress. The Fanying Continent is a magical land adrift in a vast ocean. To the north lies the Kingdom of Beiluo, and to the south, the Kingdom of Nanyu. Here, looks are the third most important kind of power, after military and political might. This is a world where appearance rules! Yan Luo, Emperor of Beiluo, is debauched and hopelessly spoiled. He is a real headache. Yan Yu, Emperor of Nanyu, is calm, composed, and meticulous. He is truly admirable. But one day, Yan Luo got upset. Damn it! Yan Yu, just focus on running your country! Why do you keep waging war on me? Are you jealous that I'm better-looking than you? And then, the two emperors met. Yan Luo cupped his face and swooned. "Handsome hero, come back to Beiluo with me. I'll make you the master of my harem and favor you every day!" "Oh? It's not yet clear who's going to favor whom!" Bonus scene: Yan Luo gazed lecherously at Yan Yu's lean figure. "I'm no match for you in strategy, and I can't beat you in a war either. Heh, then I'll just conquer you with my good looks!" Yan Yu shot him a sharp look, sizing up his scrawny frame. With a hint of mockery, he said, "I never compare appearances, only inner qualities. And conquest isn't something you talk about, it's something you do!" With that, he rolled on top of him. "Mmph! I'm obviously supposed to be the one on top, okay? ..." So: what the heck are 'inner qualities'? [Reading Guide] 1. Domineering CEO-style emperor top x irresistibly beautiful emperor bottom. Don't ship the wrong couple! 2. The bottom is a complete fool who can't stop obsessing over good looks. He's an idiot! So readers looking for a queenly bottom can move along. 3. This is a lighthearted, fluffy story. 4. Looks are just a minor part of the setting, there to help move the plot along. Don't overthink them. 5. The author is a bit sensitive. No personal attacks, and please don't dig up old reviews. 6. Cha Cha loves you all [What was that doing here? (°ー°〃)] Theme: